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P525 OYG

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,535 mi
Last recorded70,535 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 OYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,535 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 70,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,495 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 69,495 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 62,593 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 62,593 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 61,329 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 59,095 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 59,095 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P525 OYG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P525 OYG, 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 P525 OYG registered?

P525 OYG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 September 1996.

Is P525 OYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 OYG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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