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P977 RFR

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,701 mi
Last recorded145,701 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 RFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 145,701 miles

Age related surface rust but not excesive

Pass 21 Jan 2022 144,520 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 143,968 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 140,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 134,223 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 129,710 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 124,966 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 122,390 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 122,390 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 120,199 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 119,549 miles

side step support corroded but not affecting structure of vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2012 118,893 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 118,893 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 117,857 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 117,857 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 116,598 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 116,598 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 110,265 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 106,532 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 99,260 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 90,738 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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P977 RFR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P977 RFR, 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 P977 RFR registered?

P977 RFR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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