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P646 HMH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,173 mi
Last recorded92,173 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 HMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 92,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 7 Dec 2018 92,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 92,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under vehicle general corrosion

Under vehicle underseal over corrosion.

Fail 1 Dec 2017 92,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under vehicle general corrosion

Under vehicle underseal over corrosion.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,063 miles

Fuel tank corroded.

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 89,955 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

difficult to check due to underseal

engine management light illuminated

Fail 9 Sep 2015 89,954 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

difficult to check due to underseal

engine management light illuminated

Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,416 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 81,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine management light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,682 miles

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

engine malfunction lamp illuminated, n/s steering pitman arm creaking but not stiff to turn.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 80,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

engine malfunction lamp illuminated, n/s steering pitman arm creaking but not stiff to turn.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,628 miles

Noisey steering idler.

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 80,545 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn low on the centre due to tyre design.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,734 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2010 78,732 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 May 2009 77,098 miles

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

Small amount of play in steering box.

Pass 15 May 2008 74,496 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 70,028 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 66,596 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 66,596 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P646 HMH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P646 HMH, 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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P646 HMH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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