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P949 RBH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,466 mi
Last recorded116,466 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 RBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 116,466 miles

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

both sides inner and outer sills corroded

free play at steering wheel

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r brake slight binding

slight exhaust blows

Pass 22 Oct 2012 115,437 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 115,437 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 114,797 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 114,797 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 111,846 miles

chassis covered in mud

Pass 17 Jun 2009 107,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 107,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 101,954 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

severe corrosion to fuel tank lower support cradle. tank is still secure at this time. attention will be required.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 101,954 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

severe corrosion to fuel tank lower support cradle. tank is still secure at this time. attention will be required.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 93,606 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 93,606 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 85,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2005 77,656 miles

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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P949 RBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P949 RBH, 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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P949 RBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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