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P137 PNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,365 mi
Last recorded201,365 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 PNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 201,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 195,575 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres have stonecut damage in places

brake load valve mounting braket is corroded and holed but not significantly weakend

drivers seat is slighly damaged on backrest

nearside and offside side steps heavily corroded on there framework

offside front door check strap mounting is broken

offside rear outer door handle is broken (unable to open from outside vehicle)

oil leaks from engine / gearbox and rear differential unit

rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

slight corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes in places

Pass 21 Dec 2009 189,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat backrest in slightly poor condition and seat slightly insecure on runners

heavy surface corrosion to underbody / chassis in places

nearside font and offside front tyres getting slightly low and have stonecut damage in places

nearside rear seatbelt webbing has slight damage (may require attention soon)

offside rear door cannot be opened from outside of vehicle (handle broken)

oil dampness under engine / gearbox and rear axle areas

slight play in both front wheel bearings

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components and springs

surface corrosion to front to rear metal fuel pipes in places

Fail 10 Dec 2009

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 183,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advanced wear rear brake pads

front number plate deteriorating

front tyres recheck approx 2000 miles

Pass 6 Dec 2008 183,607 miles

advanced wear rear brake pads

front number plate deteriorating

front tyres recheck approx 2000 miles

Fail 6 Dec 2007 178,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advanced deterioration of front reg/plate

advanced deterioration of o/s & n/s side steps

Pass 6 Dec 2007 178,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advanced deterioration of front reg/plate

advanced deterioration of o/s & n/s side steps

Pass 8 Dec 2006 169,859 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

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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P137 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P137 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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What year was P137 PNM registered?

P137 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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