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P554 MMA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,626 mi
Last recorded118,626 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 MMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 118,626 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 113,421 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 104,232 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 104,118 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 99,091 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise brake check (unable to view brakes all round)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 99,091 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise brake check (unable to view brakes all round)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 91,658 miles

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

Inner Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 91,658 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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P554 MMA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P554 MMA, 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 P554 MMA registered?

P554 MMA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P554 MMA safe to buy?

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