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P994 OVS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,676 mi
Last recorded95,676 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 OVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2007 95,676 miles

n/s mirror cracked

surface corrosion on some rear metal brake pipes

Pass 15 Aug 2006 84,922 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 84,922 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake fluid has high water content, advise renewal

centre exhaust box baffles fallen apart & rattling

Pass 24 Aug 2005 72,421 miles

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

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

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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P994 OVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P994 OVS, 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 P994 OVS registered?

P994 OVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P994 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P994 OVS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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