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P924 TKG

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,517 mi
Last recorded144,517 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP924 TKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 144,517 miles

Oil leak

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

chassis and exhaust corroded.

oil leak,slight play in steering rack,chassis and exhaust corroded.

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Aug 2015 144,382 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

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

chassis and exhaust corroded.

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2014 139,248 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front seat belt clip casing missing, surface rust on chassi, exhaust system corroded, slight play in offside and nearside steering arm.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 139,180 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front seat belt clip casing missing, surface rust on chassi, exhaust system corroded, slight play in offside and nearside steering arm.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 133,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front seat belt clip casing missing, exhaust system corroded, chassi has slight surface rust, offside and nearside front steering arms slight play.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 133,782 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside front seat belt clip casing missing, exhaust system corroded, chassi has slight surface rust, offside and nearside front steering arms slight play.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 126,027 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 126,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 119,453 miles

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

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

both door steps starting to corrode.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 118,839 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 118,839 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 112,064 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 111,934 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 106,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 106,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 100,762 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 100,753 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 84,176 miles

front brake pads appear well worn

play in both front wheel bearings

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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P924 TKG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P924 TKG, 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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P924 TKG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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