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P524 UGG

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,272 mi
Last recorded78,272 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 UGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 78,272 miles

(1.2.4c)the nearside and the offside driving dipped beam headlamps securing devices are becoming worn and may soon require renewal

(1.6)the nearside driving dipped beam headlamp motor is continually operating adjusting the headlamp above 0.5%

(2.2A.1a)the steering free play measured is approximately 25mm at the circumference of the steering wheel

(3.5.1h)the nearside and the offside front brake discs faces are becoming pitted in their appearance

(3.5.1h)the nearside and the offside rear brake discs faces are becoming pitted in their appearance

(3.6B.2c)the front to rear steel brake pipes have slight surface corrosion present along their lengths

(4.1D1)the nearside and the offside rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

The nearside rear axle half shaft oil seal is leaking

The under bonnet electrical harness is fouling the power steering pump drive wheel,which will cause electrical failure and maybe a possibility of an electrical fire?

Fail 21 Jul 2008 78,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

(1.2.4c)the nearside and the offside driving dipped beam headlamps securing devices are becoming worn and may soon require renewal

(1.6)the nearside driving dipped beam headlamp motor is continually operating adjusting the headlamp above 0.5%

(2.2A.1a)the steering free play measured is approximately 25mm at the circumference of the steering wheel

(3.5.1h)the nearside and the offside front brake discs faces are becoming pitted in their appearance

(3.5.1h)the nearside and the offside rear brake discs faces are becoming pitted in their appearance

(3.6B.2c)the front to rear steel brake pipes have slight surface corrosion present along their lengths

(4.1D1)the nearside and the offside rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

The nearside rear axle half shaft oil seal is leaking

The under bonnet electrical harness is fouling the power steering pump drive wheel,which will cause electrical failure and maybe a possibility of an electrical fire?

Pass 7 Nov 2006 75,357 miles

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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P524 UGG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P524 UGG, 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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P524 UGG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P524 UGG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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