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P985 TWW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,810 mi
Last recorded148,810 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 TWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 148,810 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 148,799 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 142,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 134,727 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 128,054 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 120,939 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 113,913 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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P985 TWW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P985 TWW, 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 P985 TWW registered?

P985 TWW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P985 TWW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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