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P8 ADJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,129 mi
Last recorded72,129 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 ADJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 72,129 miles

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE OUTER SILL AREA.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

clutch slave cyll leaking fluid

Fail 13 May 2010 71,916 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

clutch slave cyll leaking fluid

Pass 13 May 2009 53,021 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 52,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,779 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 35,779 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 32,710 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 32,617 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 28,344 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 28,344 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2005 24,712 miles
Fail 4 May 2005 24,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P8 ADJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P8 ADJ, 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 P8 ADJ registered?

P8 ADJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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