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P720 CVN

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,622 mi
Last recorded107,622 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 CVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2009 107,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside washer jet not working but compensated by offside

Pass 28 Aug 2009 107,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside washer jet not working but compensated by offside

Pass 24 May 2008 98,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch fluid leak from slave cylinder

Fail 24 May 2008 98,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clutch fluid leak from slave cylinder

Pass 8 May 2007 87,365 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

child seat fitted

Fail 4 May 2007 87,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 80,089 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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P720 CVN is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P720 CVN, 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 P720 CVN registered?

P720 CVN is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 December 1996.

Is P720 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P720 CVN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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