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P983 GKY

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,349 mi
Last recorded121,349 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 GKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 121,349 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 121,349 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 120,385 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 119,904 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 119,461 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 119,460 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 118,265 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 118,265 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 116,437 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 114,481 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 112,251 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 112,521 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 108,242 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 108,242 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 108,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 102,153 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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P983 GKY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P983 GKY, 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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P983 GKY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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