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P817 DDA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,963 mi
Last recorded60,963 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 DDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,963 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 58,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,165 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

middle box corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,398 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,809 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,004 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,137 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,235 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 39,261 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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P817 DDA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P817 DDA, 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 P817 DDA registered?

P817 DDA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 August 1996.

Is P817 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P817 DDA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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