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P822 TAB

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,528 mi
Last recorded116,528 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 TAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2010 116,528 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 May 2010 116,528 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 114,828 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 114,828 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

o/s/f shock absorber as slight leak

Pass 25 May 2007 103,329 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 103,264 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2006 94,147 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 94,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P822 TAB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P822 TAB, 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 P822 TAB registered?

P822 TAB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P822 TAB safe to buy?

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