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P508 OBH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,564 mi
Last recorded122,564 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 OBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2007 122,564 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 122,564 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

catalytic converter coroded,& exhaust flexi pipe fouling on crossmember, due to play/ wear in cat mounting bracket.

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread.

wipers split at ends.

o/s front tyre on legal limit & split in tread.

Fail 17 Jun 2006 116,423 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

poss.rear pads low

rear diff.oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2006 116,423 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

poss.rear pads low

rear diff.oil leak

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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P508 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 99,078 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P508 OBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P508 OBH registered?

P508 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P508 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P508 OBH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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