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P556 PNP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,382 mi
Last recorded53,382 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 PNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 53,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis over axle (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

frontera converted into a pick up the rigidity of vehicle maybe altered

fuel tank on homemade brackets etc

homemade exhaust system that goes though vehicle body then exits on offside rear arch etc.

wiring on dash very poor condition

Fail 24 Jul 2017 53,376 miles

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Frontera converted to pick up the rigidity of the vehicle maybe altered

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis over axle (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

fuel tank on home made brackets etc.

home made exhaust system though body and exits to offside rear

wiring on dash area poor

Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust protrude o/s/ rear fuel tank support by home made bracket

frontrera converted to p/up the rigidity ofthe vehicle maybe altered

rearcross member

Fail 3 Aug 2016 53,168 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust protrude o/s/ rear fuel tank support by home made bracket

frontrera converted to p/up the rigidity ofthe vehicle maybe altered

rearcross member

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust protrude from o/s/rear. Fuel tank supported by home made brackets. OK.

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Was a 5 door frontrera converted to a p/up the rigidity of the vehicle maybe altered .

Fail 27 Mar 2014 44,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust protrude from O/s of vehicle.

Fuel tank of vehicle held in by metal & wooden supports.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Was a 5dr frontera converted to a 2door pickup. Rigidity of vehicle maybe altered by conversation work.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust protrude from O/s of vehicle.

Fuel tank of vehicle held in by metal & wooden supports.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Was a 5dr frontera converted to a 2door pickup. Rigidity of vehicle maybe altered by conversation work.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,906 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Was 5dr frontrera & converted in 2dr. pick up. Rigidity of vehicle maybe altered by conversation of vehicle .

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,962 miles

All fuel pipes heavily corroded.

All of underneath of car sprayed with oil.

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust fitted to come out at rear above pickup section of vehicle & is touching WOOD as it travels through.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

ON test drive vehicle felt like quite sloppy as to the rigidity of the body. It may not be as strong as original in the event of a accident.

Oil leak

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

Was 5dr vehicle & changed to a 2dr pick up with timber frame in rear. In my opinion the rigidity of the vehicle has been modified by removing roof & rear panels.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 38,957 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All fuel pipes heavily corroded.

All of underneath of car sprayed with oil.

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust fitted to come out at rear above pickup section of vehicle & is touching WOOD as it travels through.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

ON test drive vehicle felt like quite sloppy as to the rigidity of the body. It may not be as strong as original in the event of a accident.

Oil leak

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

Was 5dr vehicle & changed to a 2dr pick up with timber frame in rear. In my opinion the rigidity of the vehicle has been modified by removing roof & rear panels.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,006 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 34,559 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 34,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,856 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 13,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front flexy brake hoses corroded on ferrules.

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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P556 PNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P556 PNP, 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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P556 PNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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