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P878 MTM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,326 mi
Last recorded114,326 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 MTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 114,326 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front head lamp has slight movement

Offside Front indicators has slight movement

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear tyre perished

both rear hand brake cable outer casing worn

Nearside foot step corroded

Offside foot step corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 114,313 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front head lamp has slight movement

Offside Front indicators has slight movement

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear tyre perished

both rear hand brake cable outer casing worn

Nearside foot step corroded

Offside foot step corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 113,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear lamp dameged

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front head lamp has slight movent

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear tyre perished

both side rear hand brake cable outer casing worn

fuel tank carrier corroded

Nearside foot step corroded

Offside foot step corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2017 113,839 miles

Side repeater not working + side repeater lens nissing (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting offside rear side light (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear lamp dameged

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front head lamp has slight movent

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear tyre perished

both side rear hand brake cable outer casing worn

fuel tank carrier corroded

Nearside foot step corroded

Offside foot step corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 113,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside foot step corroded (dangerous )

Offside Front head lamp has slight movement

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside foot step corroded ( dangerous)

fuel tank carrier corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 113,074 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside foot step corroded (dangerous )

Offside Front head lamp has slight movement

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside foot step corroded ( dangerous)

fuel tank carrier corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,843 miles

brake fluid warning lamp does not illuminate

nearside & offside rear tyre perished

nearside door step excessively corroded

nearside front side repeater indicator lens missing

nearside rear lump damaged

offside door step corroded

offside front tyre perished

offside rear bump stop mountin corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 111,842 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

nearside & offside rear tyre perished

nearside door step excessively corroded

nearside front side repeater indicator lens missing

nearside rear lump damaged

offside door step corroded

offside front tyre perished

offside rear bump stop mountin corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 110,336 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

cracks in tread offside front tyre

cracks in tread offside rear tyre

handbrake warning light on

nearside rear lens damaged

offside front chassis corroded

slight play in steering column

Fail 7 Apr 2014 110,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

cracks in tread offside front tyre

cracks in tread offside rear tyre

nearside rear lens damaged

slight play in steering column

Pass 10 Apr 2013 108,991 miles

exhaust front pipe deteriorted

handbrake warning light illuminated

nearside rear lamp damaged

nearside runing bord corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 108,991 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust front pipe deteriorted

nearside rear lamp damaged

nearside runing bord corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 108,111 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 108,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 106,293 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 106,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 103,531 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 100,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 99,376 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 97,288 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 93,694 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 93,694 miles

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

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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P878 MTM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P878 MTM, 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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P878 MTM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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