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P96 CAU

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,097 mi
Last recorded116,097 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 CAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 116,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,888 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 105,863 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 97,450 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,450 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 91,898 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 90,451 miles

brake pedal travel long

Fail 24 May 2013 90,448 miles

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

brake pedal travel long

corrosion on front & rear suspension components

Fail 25 May 2012 88,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

play in osf antiroll bar link arm

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 88,891 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

play in osf antiroll bar link arm

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 86,709 miles

rear flex brake pipes ends corroded/ corrosion on rear suspension load bearing points/ corrosion on front suspension arms/ corrosion on front suspension load braeing points/ rear discs poor/ tyres close to limit/ rear discs back missing/ brake pedal

Pass 24 May 2010 85,112 miles

brake pedal soft & long,underbody corroded & had previous repairs,oil leaks...

Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,679 miles

rear brake flexi ends rusty,rear brake back plates missing,side steps corroded...

Fail 26 May 2009 83,634 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake flexi ends rusty,rear brake back plates missing,side steps corroded...

Pass 29 May 2008 80,638 miles

wear in steering & hubs,coil springs rusty,tyres uneven wear,underbody & componenets rusty,oil leaks..

Pass 6 Jun 2007 77,224 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 77,174 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 73,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2005 69,132 miles

WET AT TIME OF TEST /CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISC/UNDER BODY UNDERSEALD /OIL LEAKS ENGINE AND DIFF/ SURFACE CORROSION FRONT BRAKE PIPES

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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P96 CAU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P96 CAU, 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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P96 CAU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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