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P668 OBH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,979 mi
Last recorded63,979 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 OBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,979 miles

underneath of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,691 miles

2 outers/lower ball joint gaiters aftermarket and fitted with ties

front exhaust blow

general underside corrosion

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear diff oil leak corroded

rear exhaust blow

Fail 30 Aug 2016 60,254 miles

Brake valve leaking load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

clutch fluid low

coolant level low

Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,675 miles

Arch's corroded, corrosion repairs carried out and covered over, chassis has slight

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,128 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 52,945 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 52,893 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,324 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,486 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,740 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,675 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,594 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,547 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 43,064 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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P668 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P668 OBH, 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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P668 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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