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P58 DRX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

772,609 mi
Last recorded772,609 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 DRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 772,609 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 104,815 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 97,356 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 90,172 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

smoke emissions only just made limit [see att sheet]

Fail 26 Nov 2008 90,172 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

smoke emissions only just made limit [see att sheet]

Pass 5 Dec 2007 83,734 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 75,220 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 67,144 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 67,144 miles

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

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

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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P58 DRX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P58 DRX, 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 P58 DRX registered?

P58 DRX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P58 DRX safe to buy?

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