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A19 RVS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,658 mi
Last recorded110,658 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 RVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 110,658 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 106,691 miles

front and rear brake discs coroded

front and rear suspension components coroded

several areas of corrosion on under side

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 7 Sep 2016 106,691 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes going to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped in half (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs coroded

front and rear suspension components coroded

o/s/f tyre on extreme limit

several areas of corrosion on under side

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2015 106,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust appears to have a temporary repair

freeplay in o/s/f wheel bearing

freplay in both front wheels, steering box

Pass 16 Jun 2014 97,988 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 97,988 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 93,613 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 93,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 91,412 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 91,344 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 89,406 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 87,248 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,390 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 81,973 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 78,502 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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A19 RVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 A19 RVS, 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 A19 RVS registered?

A19 RVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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