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P886 OBH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,077 mi
Last recorded86,077 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 OBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,077 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 85,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,808 miles

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

under side starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2010 76,562 miles

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

chassis & susspension starting to corrode

Fail 22 Nov 2010 76,562 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

chassis & susspension starting to corrode

Pass 21 May 2008 76,511 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 76,405 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 76,405 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 72,007 miles

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

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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P886 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P886 OBH, 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 P886 OBH registered?

P886 OBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P886 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P886 OBH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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