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A17 MPT

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,413 mi
Last recorded85,413 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,413 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,357 miles

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

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

fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2007 70,585 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 66,820 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 66,771 miles

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

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

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

all rear flexi ferrules have slight corrosion

both rear tyres close to legal limit

chip in windscreen

condition of passenger door mirror

corrosion to fuel pipes

o/s front tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

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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A17 MPT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 A17 MPT, 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 A17 MPT registered?

A17 MPT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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