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1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Lpg 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,348 mi
Last recorded162,348 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 TAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 162,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 162,348 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 153,648 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 144,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 134,102 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 122,847 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 110,879 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 97,619 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 86,413 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 76,542 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 76,542 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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P728 TAB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P728 TAB, 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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P728 TAB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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