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P878 NRT

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

109,834 mi
Last recorded109,834 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 NRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 109,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Metal fuel pipes corroded at rear.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 109,765 miles

Both outer sills corroded close to limit

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

fuel pipes corroded close to limit

Pass 22 Jan 2022 109,682 miles

Both outer sills corroded close to limit.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front crossmember corroded slightly.

Metal fuel pipes corroded.

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 109,559 miles

Both outer sills corroded close to limit.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 1 Feb 2020 109,314 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded close to limit.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 108,855 miles

Both outer sills corroded close to limit at rear.

Front suspension lower ball joint dirt covers deteriorated close to limit.

Fuel pipes corroded slightly.

Offside rear brake binding on slightly.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 106,930 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2016 106,164 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearing's

Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,484 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 104,622 miles

(1) Offside rear brake pads worn close to limit.

(3) Front to rear metal pipes corroded close to limit.

(5) Both front lower suspension ball joint dirt covers deteriorated close to limit.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 103,570 miles

(1) Nearside front tyre deteriorated close to limit.

(1) Nearside rear tyre deteriorated close to limit.

(2) Nearside front lower suspension joint dirt cover deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 103,098 miles

(1) Nearside front tyre worn close to limit. 3mm.

(1) Nearside rear tyre deteriorated close to limit.

(1) Offside front tyre worn close to limit. 2mm.

(1) Offside rear tyre worn close to limit. 2.5mm.

(5) Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 102,514 miles

(3) Both nearside tyres deteriorated close to limit.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 102,098 miles

(5) Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 101,262 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 101,008 miles

(6) Rear metal fuel pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 3 May 2007 100,933 miles

(5) Front metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 99,230 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 99,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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 NRT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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

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