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P814 PNK

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,113 mi
Last recorded78,113 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP814 PNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 78,113 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 78,103 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2023 75,204 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 75,204 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 84,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underbody corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2021 74,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear fuel pipes corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2021 74,812 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired siezed (1.1.17 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside jets missing (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure securing bolts missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated under bonnet gas system (4.11 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,508 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 29 May 2009 73,190 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 72,533 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt stalk outer plastic cover damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2007 72,533 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt stalk outer plastic cover damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2006 63,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 59,820 miles

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

Nearside front and offside front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

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

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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P814 PNK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P814 PNK, 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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P814 PNK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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