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P966 YPM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,042 mi
Last recorded62,042 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 YPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 62,042 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,740 miles

Fuel tank mount corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 54,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel tank mount corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,486 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank support corroded but tank still secure

vehicle side steps corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 48,486 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

fuel tank support corroded but tank still secure

vehicle side steps corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,394 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,807 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 29,860 miles

n/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,759 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,382 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,782 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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P966 YPM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P966 YPM, 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 P966 YPM registered?

P966 YPM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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