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P40 FBE

2016 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,350 mi
Last recorded39,350 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 FBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 39,350 miles

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Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 38,742 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 33,056 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 25,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 22,271 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 19,547 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 17,170 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 115,896 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 112,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P40 FBE is a 2016 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P40 FBE, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P40 FBE is a 2016 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 October 2016.

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