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P678 KRV

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,887 mi
Last recorded93,887 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 KRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 93,887 miles

Nearside Front Bumper support bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate in a poor condition

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate in a poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear disc back plate corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 93,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member under radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear disc back plate corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,581 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,941 miles

Central exhaust mounting missing nut. silencer has loose baffles

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

Offside Rear brake has slightly restricted free movement

Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R outer sill has been damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop is missing

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

fuel pipes are corroded

rear prop shaft uj is worn

rear view mirror missing

Fail 7 Mar 2016 90,362 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp lens smashed (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers seat is loose on base, but remains secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R outer sill has been damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop is missing

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

fuel pipes are corroded

rear prop shaft uj is worn

rear view mirror missing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,035 miles

Drivers seat slightly loose on base

Engine oil leak

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

N/S Sill damaged

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 89,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers seat slightly loose on base

Engine oil leak

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

N/S Sill damaged

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wiper blade worn

tailgate release sticks sometimes

Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,408 miles

drivers seat slightly loose in runners

fuel lines slightly corroded

rear loading door handle stiff to operate

rear propshaft rear uj slightly worn

Fail 27 Feb 2014 86,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat slightly loose in runners

fuel lines slightly corroded

rear loading door handle stiff to operate

rear propshaft rear uj slightly worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,700 miles

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

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

rear door handle sticks

towing socket and wiring in poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2013 84,700 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear door handle sticks

towing socket and wiring in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,455 miles

Battery insecure

nearside step corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2011 75,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside step corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,804 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

drivers seat slightly loose on frame

Fail 14 Sep 2010 74,804 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

drivers seat slightly loose on frame

Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,572 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 70,572 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2008 66,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 66,527 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,846 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise on sun visor

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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P678 KRV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P678 KRV, 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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P678 KRV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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