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P765 OBH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,423 mi
Last recorded141,423 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP765 OBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 141,423 miles

Fuel tank protection plate deteriorated but still secure

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

Pass 30 Aug 2015 139,759 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 134,961 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 133,197 miles

all brake discs display various levels of surface corrosion

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. Remedial repairs are recommended

exhaust system is corroded and is also hitting the underside of the vehicle

handbrake lever has sidewards movement but not currently excessive

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

nearside front additional light unit is currently missing

nearside rear rubber suspension bump stop is missing

various front suspension/steering rubber balljoint covers and driveshaft gaiters are cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2013 133,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake discs display various levels of surface corrosion

both side steps although corroded are not currently presenting sharp edges. Remedial repairs are recommended though

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. Remedial repairs are recommended

exhaust system is corroded and is also hitting the underside of the vehicle

handbrake lever has sidewards movement but not currently excessive

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

nearside front additional light unit is currently missing

nearside rear rubber suspension bump stop is missing

various front suspension/steering rubber balljoint covers and driveshaft gaiters are cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2012 130,007 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 126,107 miles

Caliper back plates corroded nick in n/s/r tyreinner sidewall Handbrake feels loose.

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 126,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Caliper back plates corroded nick in n/s/r tyreinner sidewall Handbrake feels loose.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 121,630 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 117,326 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 117,313 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 113,731 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 113,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 106,805 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 106,805 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

additional o/s/rear tail light not working

n/s & o/s rear brake discs corroded

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 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P765 OBH, 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 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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