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P698 NRF

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,134 mi
Last recorded160,134 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 NRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 160,134 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 160,134 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 124,356 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 124,356 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 89,831 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 85,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 81,881 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 81,875 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,651 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,371 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 78,422 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 69,225 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 69,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,351 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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P698 NRF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P698 NRF, 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 P698 NRF registered?

P698 NRF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P698 NRF safe to buy?

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