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P736 TBE

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,790 mi
Last recorded153,790 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP736 TBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 153,790 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 153,788 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 144,636 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 133,192 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 133,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 117,976 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 111,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P736 TBE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P736 TBE, 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 P736 TBE registered?

P736 TBE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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