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P737 OVS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

98,614 mi
Last recorded98,614 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 OVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 98,614 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 98,614 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 97,884 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 97,204 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front body mounting to chassis corroded and up under the wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rubber bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 96,593 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 96,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 95,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 95,665 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury body mounting corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury body mounting corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) excessive play in steering idler arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened gearbox sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,839 miles

light cracking on n/s front lower ball joint boot

slight play on n/s steering idler

Pass 6 Nov 2019 92,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust getting rusty on rear to mid section

light cracking on n/s front lower ball joint boot

light oil leak on intercooler hose area

slight play on steering idler n/s

Fail 6 Nov 2019 92,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust getting rusty on rear to mid section

light cracking on n/s front lower ball joint boot

light oil leak on intercooler hose area

slight play on steering idler n/s

Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,566 miles

o/s front tyre near limit

Fail 7 Nov 2018 87,566 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

o/s front tyre near limit

Pass 7 Nov 2017 84,017 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel lines under car getting rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2017 84,017 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,820 miles

245/70x16 on front 255/65x16 on rear

top tank location straps rusted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,784 miles

oil leak on rear / diff

both top location straps on fuel tank rusty and loose

n/s step front mounting getting rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,808 miles

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

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

rear 265 and front 245/70x16

Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,937 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,421 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 65,421 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,421 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 62,421 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 59,093 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,093 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,345 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 52,715 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 52,715 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,326 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 46,515 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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P737 OVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 P737 OVS, 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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P737 OVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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