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TAZ 4508

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,051 mi
Last recorded145,051 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 4508
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2008 145,051 miles

Oil leak

Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2008 145,049 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 130,875 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 130,872 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 May 2006 116,899 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear no.plate needs refixing.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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TAZ 4508 is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TAZ 4508, 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 TAZ 4508 registered?

TAZ 4508 is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is TAZ 4508 safe to buy?

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