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P53 KMA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,833 mi
Last recorded80,833 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 KMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 80,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 80,701 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 80,332 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 79,461 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 79,458 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected both side. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition missing back box. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,513 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 78,509 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 77,747 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust supported with clips

Fail 29 Nov 2017 77,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked split pin ? (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust supported with clips

Pass 21 Jan 2017 76,915 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 73,050 miles

Oil leak (From Engine, Gearbox and rear differential)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 67,703 miles

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 64,397 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 61,610 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 61,610 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

off side front lower suspension ball joint rubber split

Pass 12 Jan 2011 58,056 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,927 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 50,098 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,018 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,729 miles

Oil leak

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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P53 KMA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P53 KMA, 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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P53 KMA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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