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P813 CRA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,494 mi
Last recorded146,494 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP813 CRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 146,494 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s front tyre and both rear tyres wearing low in places

Fail 20 Apr 2011 146,468 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s front tyre and both rear tyres wearing low in places

Pass 10 May 2010 126,860 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 126,851 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 119,112 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 119,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 110,869 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 102,862 miles

off side front tyre on legal limit.(borderline pass)

signs of surface corrosion to some front and rear metal brake pipes( covered in grease at time of test)

signs of very small exhaust blow to exhaust manifold gasket area. o k at time of test

Pass 10 May 2006 94,466 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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P813 CRA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P813 CRA, 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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What year was P813 CRA registered?

P813 CRA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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