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P909 UVK

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,039 mi
Last recorded147,039 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 UVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 147,039 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 147,039 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2006 123,693 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 123,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 110,915 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 110,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P909 UVK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P909 UVK, 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 P909 UVK registered?

P909 UVK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P909 UVK safe to buy?

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