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P534 CEP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,587 mi
Last recorded112,587 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 CEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2018 112,587 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 110,209 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake discs scored and worn.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Slightly uneven front brake application.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 107,801 miles

Long service brake pedal travel.

Nearside front shocker lower bush worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Slightly uneven front brake application.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 106,007 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 102,120 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside front suspension shock absorber lower mounting bush worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 99,954 miles

Both front brake discs scored.

Fail 2 Nov 2012 99,930 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs scored.

Both front wheel binding slightly.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 98,615 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 98,590 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 94,650 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 94,650 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 90,068 miles

tyres slightley cracking in treads

Fail 18 Jul 2009 90,060 miles

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

tyres slightley cracking in treads

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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P534 CEP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P534 CEP, 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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P534 CEP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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