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P513 NUR

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,376 mi
Last recorded128,376 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 NUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2017 128,376 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened Front to rear (3.6.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 127,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 125,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 125,540 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 123,453 miles

advisery; general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2013 121,227 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 119,063 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 115,511 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advisery; general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2010 108,605 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 108,452 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 105,829 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 105,823 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CORROSION ON CHASSIS RAILS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 100,010 miles

Advise colour of nearside side repeater

Advise fuel pipes corroded

Advise oil leak on engine and gearbox

Advise slight movement felt in both front wheel bearings

Advise slight movement in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Advise underbody corrosion all over underside of vehicle borderline in places

Pass 27 Jul 2007 93,411 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 93,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 86,197 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

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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P513 NUR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P513 NUR, 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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P513 NUR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P513 NUR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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