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P980 GCC

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,912 mi
Last recorded148,912 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 GCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 148,912 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2013 148,912 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 147,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery secured with cable tie's.

both rear outer door handles have been replaced with cable tie's but still work as intended

both reg plates deteriorated

brake warning light on.

drivers door strap missing

front to rear fuel lines corroded

nearside front tyre has a very deep cut on inner side wall,will need changing very soon.

oil leaks

Pass 6 Jan 2011 141,619 miles

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

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

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

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

all four wheels slightly wider than arches.

both rear outer door handles missing.

nearside front tyre has a deep cut on outer side wall.

offside front tyre perrished.

oil leaks area of engine and rear diff

Pass 14 Jan 2010 138,356 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 138,335 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 135,395 miles

wheels stick out past wheel arches

Pass 6 Dec 2007 129,019 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 123,700 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 120,770 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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P980 GCC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P980 GCC, 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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P980 GCC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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