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P803 XJT

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

161,739 mi
Last recorded161,739 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 XJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 27 May 2020 161,739 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to chassis and body (all)

Pass 23 May 2019 156,517 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front lower Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 150,784 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 150,784 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 144,361 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 144,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 138,205 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 138,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 131,981 miles

corrosion appearing in offside outer sill panal

surface corrosion appearing in both outer steps

surface corrosion in chassis members

Fail 29 May 2015 131,981 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion appearing in offside outer sill panal

surface corrosion appearing in both outer steps

surface corrosion in chassis members

Pass 31 May 2014 125,946 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both side steps corroding at rear supports

Fail 31 May 2014 125,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both side steps corroding at rear supports

Pass 1 Jun 2013 119,976 miles

corrosion appearing in metal fuel pipe at rear

Fail 1 Jun 2013 119,976 miles

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

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

corrosion appearing in metal fuel pipe at rear

Fail 2 Jun 2012 114,970 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 114,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 109,589 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 103,733 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 103,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 95,843 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 95,843 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 87,639 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 87,639 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 79,954 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 79,954 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 71,728 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 71,728 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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P803 XJT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P803 XJT, 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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P803 XJT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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