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P579 CLS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

104,944 mi
Last recorded104,944 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 CLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2008 104,944 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 104,944 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 95,751 miles

Oil leak

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated .

Fail 5 Jun 2007 95,751 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

21% imbalance on rear brakes .

Oil leak

Rust on all brake discs .

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated .

Fail 14 May 2007 95,744 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake discs in rusty condition .

Rust on front brake discs .

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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P579 CLS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P579 CLS, 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 P579 CLS registered?

P579 CLS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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