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P948 HME

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,701 mi
Last recorded133,701 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 HME
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 133,701 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 126,791 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

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

Slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jul 2009 119,994 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 119,993 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhuast center rubber mount starting to split

Pass 29 Mar 2008 109,662 miles

fuel filter rusting

Pass 20 Mar 2007 98,991 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 90,361 miles

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

slight play in steering column

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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P948 HME is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P948 HME, 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 P948 HME registered?

P948 HME is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P948 HME shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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