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P716 DOX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,735 mi
Last recorded124,735 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 DOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 124,735 miles

Battery insecure

both fuel pipes front to rear excessively corroded

o/s/f/ indicator lens cover missing

Fail 20 Jun 2007 124,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure

both fuel pipes front to rear excesively corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s/f indicator lens cover missing

Pass 13 Mar 2006 117,451 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 117,451 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P716 DOX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P716 DOX, 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 P716 DOX registered?

P716 DOX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P716 DOX safe to buy?

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