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P834 DOA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,331 mi
Last recorded90,331 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 DOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 90,331 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps corrored

osr and nsr discs corrored

Fail 1 Oct 2012 90,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps corrored

osr and nsr discs corrored

Pass 4 Oct 2011 89,275 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsf steering idler dry and groneing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 87,102 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 87,101 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel tank guard corroded

o/s/r brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 81,919 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 81,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 74,968 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 68,864 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2006 64,485 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 64,485 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 61,087 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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P834 DOA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P834 DOA, 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 P834 DOA registered?

P834 DOA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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