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P696 OBH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,808 mi
Last recorded105,808 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 OBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 105,808 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 105,808 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 102,964 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 102,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 94,664 miles

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

fuel pipes showing signes of corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2005 87,287 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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P696 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P696 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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What year was P696 OBH registered?

P696 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P696 OBH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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