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P638 GNA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

56,159 mi
Last recorded56,159 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 GNA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 56,159 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 65,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,300 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 61,540 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 61,540 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 58,957 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 58,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2007 58,175 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 58,175 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,421 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 49,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 44,366 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 44,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P638 GNA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P638 GNA, 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 P638 GNA registered?

P638 GNA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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