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P765 HCM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,046 mi
Last recorded103,046 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP765 HCM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 103,046 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake back plates corroded (both)

Rear wiper missing

Fail 8 Feb 2023 102,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake back plates corroded (both)

Rear wiper missing

Pass 24 Jan 2022 102,815 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded slightly

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake back plates corroded (both)

Pass 2 Feb 2021 102,565 miles

Both rear back plates corroaded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 102,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear back plates corroaded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 101,795 miles

Both rear back plates rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2019 100,861 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 100,292 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 100,286 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,886 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 98,885 miles

Fuel tank insecure Straps broken (7.2.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 97,120 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,317 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 93,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 91,759 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 91,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,978 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 86,738 miles

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

front and rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 85,316 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,328 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2009 82,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2008 78,631 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2007 75,413 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 71,039 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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P765 HCM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P765 HCM, 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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P765 HCM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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