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ALZ 5190

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,484 mi
Last recorded162,484 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 5190
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 162,484 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 162,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING LINKAGES HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 15 Aug 2009 153,404 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 153,404 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 144,020 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o s f spot light out

Pass 26 Jul 2007 141,453 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 26 Jul 2007 141,453 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 137,971 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 127,758 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 127,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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ALZ 5190 is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ALZ 5190, 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 ALZ 5190 registered?

ALZ 5190 is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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