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P545 SAG

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,468 mi
Last recorded128,468 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 SAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2008 128,468 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 122,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 122,617 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 114,035 miles

O/S/R brake disc cover corroded and deteriorated

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 114,035 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/R brake back plate corroded and deteriorated

O/S/R side light lens broken

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P545 SAG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P545 SAG, 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 P545 SAG registered?

P545 SAG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P545 SAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P545 SAG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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