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P599 PAE

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Orange Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,308 mi
Last recorded120,308 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 PAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 120,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

osf wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 7 Mar 2015 117,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 117,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 115,955 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 109,806 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 109,806 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 109,806 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 102,719 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes covered in grease

rear anti roll bar links play near excessive

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 20 May 2011 97,283 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 90,014 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 84,000 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 82,588 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 75,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2008 75,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 69,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 69,001 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 62,302 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 62,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P599 PAE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Orange with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P599 PAE, 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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P599 PAE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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