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P928 GKW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,520 mi
Last recorded90,520 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP928 GKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2010 90,520 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s a o/s front a rear chassi light corosion

n/s rear back plate coroding a loose

o/s front brake hose ferrul light corosion

rear fuel pipes light corosion

slight windscreen wiper marks

Pass 19 Nov 2008 83,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2007 76,850 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 66,059 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 71,243 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 71,156 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

radiator top hose damaged

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P928 GKW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P928 GKW, 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 P928 GKW registered?

P928 GKW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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