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P654 NAB

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,574 mi
Last recorded110,574 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 NAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,574 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap corroded fuel tank secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to o/s/f flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 110,574 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap corroded fuel tank secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to o/s/f flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 100,238 miles

Offside Front Body rubber mounting deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear going to the load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel tank guard corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 100,099 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill seriously corroded/ hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Sill seriously corroded and has a hole but not in the prescribed area

Offside Front Body rubber mounting deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear going to the load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2016 89,847 miles

windscreen has a chip but outside of the swept area

Fail 3 Aug 2016 89,847 miles

Offside rear brake binding Handbrake cable not releasing (3.7.B.1)

windscreen has a chip but outside of the swept area

Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,646 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 22 Jul 2015 78,637 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front to rear brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 3 Jul 2014 67,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 67,213 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,217 miles

centre exhaust silencer box corroding & blowing slightly

front registration plate cracked

play in steering box

Fail 24 Jul 2013 59,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

centre exhaust silencer box corroding & blowing slightly

front registration plate cracked

play in steering box

Pass 31 Jul 2012 57,194 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,986 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,222 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 50,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,943 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,191 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,015 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,022 miles

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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P654 NAB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel 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 P654 NAB, 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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P654 NAB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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