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P603 NFA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,999 mi
Last recorded124,999 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 NFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 124,999 miles

Front brake pads possibly wearing thin

Slight play in offside front lower suspension joint

Pass 6 Dec 2007 114,666 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

lift in nearside front lower ball joint

nearside rear shock absorber slightly leaking

steering idler bushes worn

Fail 4 Dec 2007 114,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

lift in nearside front lower ball joint

nearside rear shock absorber slightly leaking

steering idler bushes worn

Pass 5 Dec 2006 102,693 miles

bolt sheared on nearside front crash bar mounting

corrosion on front exhaust

corrosion on rear axle brake pipes

slight leak on nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 28 Feb 2006 92,884 miles

brakes tested with the decelerometer

Fail 27 Feb 2006 92,881 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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P603 NFA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P603 NFA, 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 P603 NFA registered?

P603 NFA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P603 NFA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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