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P54 FKR

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

76,478 mi
Last recorded76,478 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 FKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 76,478 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 75,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 73,812 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 73,719 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 73,701 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 73,370 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,804 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 70,186 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 69,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,523 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 66,157 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,830 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 63,933 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,708 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear differential leaking fluid

vehicle temperature gauge used for emmissions and was at normal operating temperature

Fail 23 Jul 2013 61,708 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear differential leaking fluid

vehicle temperature gauge used for emmissions and was at normal operating temperature

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,926 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 59,926 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,170 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,387 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 53,325 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 50,803 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,270 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,222 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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P54 FKR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P54 FKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P54 FKR?

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What year was P54 FKR registered?

P54 FKR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P54 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P54 FKR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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