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P939 YFX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,846 mi
Last recorded71,846 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 YFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 71,846 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 71,835 miles

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)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,200 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 68,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 68,175 miles

Brakes ; noise n/s/f wheel , suspect brake related

Brakes ; noise o/s/r wheel , suspect brakes / parking brake related

Drivers view ; wipers split , recommend replace

Engine ; oil leak , filter area , recommend attention

Note ; front bumper requires attention

Note ; o/s door step & mounting bar corroded & insecure , n/s also corroded

Note ; tow electrics have been checked , recommend check with own equipment

Varios covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

note ; clutch pedal anti-slip insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2013 68,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; noise n/s/f wheel , suspect brake related

Brakes ; noise o/s/r wheel , suspect brakes / parking brake related

Drivers view ; wipers split , recommend replace

Engine ; oil leak , filter area , recommend attention

Note ; front bumper requires attention

Note ; o/s door step & mounting bar corroded & insecure , n/s also corroded

Note ; tow electrics have been checked , recommend check with own equipment

Varios covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

note ; clutch pedal anti-slip insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,856 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 65,856 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,330 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 63,330 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 60,380 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 59,144 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 57,811 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

long handbrake travel

silencer mounts perishing

small chips in screen

Fail 21 May 2008 57,811 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

long handbrake travel

silencer mounts perishing

small chips in screen

Pass 17 May 2007 56,461 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,937 miles

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

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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P939 YFX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P939 YFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P939 YFX registered?

P939 YFX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P939 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P939 YFX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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