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P938 TDX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,999 mi
Last recorded177,999 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 TDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 177,999 miles

nsf tyre worn

nsr/osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2010 177,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf tyre worn

nsr/osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2009 168,892 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear tyres at legal limit

Pass 10 Sep 2008 157,371 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 147,714 miles

very bad oil leak from engine

very bad oil leak from gear box

Pass 20 Sep 2006 136,874 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2006 136,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 126,619 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 126,619 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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P938 TDX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P938 TDX, 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 P938 TDX registered?

P938 TDX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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