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P124 PNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,544 mi
Last recorded60,544 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 PNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,544 miles

offside rear step mounting bracket excessively corroded !

Fail 31 Mar 2010 60,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear step mounting bracket excessively corroded !

Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

n/s/f flexi brake pipe ferrulle slightly rusting

o/s/f flexi brake pipe ferrulle slightly rusting

Fail 26 Mar 2009 59,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

n/s/f flexi brake pipe ferrulle slightly rusting

o/s/f flexi brake pipe ferrulle slightly rusting

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,157 miles

n/s/r tyre has screw in tread + both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread + both front brake pipe ferrules slightly rusting

o/s/r suspension support slightly bent

Fail 15 Mar 2008 59,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre has screw in tread + both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread + both front brake pipe ferrules slightly rusting

o/s/r suspension support slightly bent

Pass 10 Mar 2007 58,597 miles

Gear box rear oil seal leaking.

Passenger and driver side front brake flexi ferrules corroding.

Slight play/movement in passenger side front wheel with vehicle raised.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,648 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 57,648 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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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P124 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P124 PNM, 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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P124 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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