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P815 NVF

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,002 mi
Last recorded91,002 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 NVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 91,002 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

excessive corrosion within 30cm of nearside rear body mounting (sill) but not considered to significantly reduce the overall body security

Fail 6 Apr 2011 90,987 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

excessive corrosion within 30cm of nearside rear body mounting (sill) but not considered to significantly reduce the overall body security

Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,479 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 85,326 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fuel pipes adjacent to tank showing corrosion and slight dampness.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 82,651 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 82,649 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 77,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 77,164 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 77,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P815 NVF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue 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 P815 NVF, 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 P815 NVF registered?

P815 NVF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P815 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P815 NVF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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