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P552 MNP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,124 mi
Last recorded107,124 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 MNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 107,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 103,253 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall poor and cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroding and slight blow from flex and centre box

front number plate poor

oil leaks

Fail 20 Jun 2018 103,252 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre side wall poor and cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroding and slight blow from flex and centre box

front number plate poor

oil leaks

Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,308 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking

both rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2017 96,307 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking

both rear tyres slight cracking

exhaust hanger hitting at rear

Pass 1 Jun 2016 91,038 miles

dampness on rear diff

slight play in steering idler

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2016 91,037 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

dampness on rear diff

slight play in steering idler

Pass 26 May 2015 85,965 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering idler arm

Fail 26 May 2015 85,964 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 23 May 2014 81,661 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 81,660 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,175 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2013 78,174 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 73,016 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,441 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 71,440 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,415 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 68,412 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2009 64,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 60,910 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 57,185 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 53,277 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 53,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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P552 MNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P552 MNP, 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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P552 MNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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