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P678 CVN

1996 Vauxhall Fronter

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,357 mi
Last recorded123,357 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Fronter96,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 CVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 123,357 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 123,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 112,265 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 110,550 miles

Play in o/s/f wheel bearing and rear brake pipe is corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2007 110,550 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 105,574 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 105,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

front discs are worn /

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Fronter?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
5,828
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 263
constant velocity joint gaiter split 108
position lamp(s) not working 84
Stop lamp not working 73
Registration plate lamp not working 69
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P678 CVN is a 1996 Vauxhall Fronter in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Fronter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 96,718 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 Fronter fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P678 CVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Fronter typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Fronter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P678 CVN registered?

P678 CVN is a 1996 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P678 CVN safe to buy?

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