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P805 EDA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,395 mi
Last recorded71,395 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP805 EDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 71,395 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 65,466 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 65,466 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,461 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,829 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 63,821 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,733 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,353 miles

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

parking brake outer cable corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 54,073 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r and both o/s tyres cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,691 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 51,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,038 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 47,914 miles

o/s/f & both rear tyres cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2008 47,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f & both rear tyres cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,704 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 43,530 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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P805 EDA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P805 EDA, 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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P805 EDA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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