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P931 VFC

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,585 mi
Last recorded140,585 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 VFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 140,585 miles

offside rear door handle broken

nearside front tyre cut

Pass 10 Sep 2008 134,177 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 134,177 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 127,823 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 127,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Upper Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

excessive oil leaks from engine front area

gearbox clutch housing bolts missing

Pass 7 Jun 2006 121,350 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 121,349 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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P931 VFC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P931 VFC, 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 P931 VFC registered?

P931 VFC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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