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P703 PBH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,809 mi
Last recorded126,809 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 PBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 126,809 miles

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

Oil leak

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

petrol tank guard rusted

rear diff leakin

slight play in o,s front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Nov 2011 126,806 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

petrol tank guard rusted

rear diff leakin

slight play in o,s front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Dec 2009 120,577 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 120,551 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 114,803 miles

Oil leak

top steering coloum bush

Fail 10 Nov 2008 114,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

top steering coloum bush

Pass 13 Nov 2007 106,631 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 100,736 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 100,736 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2006 94,067 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Hand operated control valve slightly corroded (3.2.1a)

oil leak

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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P703 PBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P703 PBH, 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 P703 PBH registered?

P703 PBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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