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P133 PNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,229 mi
Last recorded73,229 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 PNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front suspension components corroded

fuel pipes corroded

heavy oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 73,229 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front suspension components corroded

fuel pipes corroded

heavy oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,632 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 69,887 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Viscous fan stays on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 68,325 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 66,418 miles

Advance corrosion to centre lower metal brake pipe to load sencing valve

Advance corrosion to offside rear hand brake cable

Damp around offside rear shock absorber

Engine oil dip stick tube not fixed to block

Movement in top of steering column

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

Nearside front driving light in -op

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 66,298 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advance corrosion to centre lower metal brake pipe to load sencing valve

Advance corrosion to offside rear hand brake cable

Damp around offside rear shock absorber

Engine oil dip stick tube not fixed to block

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

Nearside front driving light in -op

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,341 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 50,419 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,240 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,432 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 44,411 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 41,626 miles

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

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

Offside 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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P133 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P133 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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P133 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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