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P517 DRD

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,552 mi
Last recorded91,552 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 DRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

o/s/r wheel acrch has inpact damage but no sharp edges

Fail 16 Sep 2014 91,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

o/s/r wheel acrch has inpact damage but no sharp edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 87,878 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

o/s/r has inpact damage but no sharp edges

Fail 18 Sep 2013 87,878 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r has inpact damage but no sharp edges

Pass 23 Nov 2012 85,649 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 80,772 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2011 79,051 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

advise n/s/f door mirror glass

Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,710 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 74,710 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 73,479 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 73,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 72,727 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 71,290 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 70,228 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 70,228 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 68,370 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 68,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P517 DRD is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P517 DRD, 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 P517 DRD registered?

P517 DRD is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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