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P169 PVT

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,250 mi
Last recorded119,250 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 PVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 119,250 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 119,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 115,189 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 110,455 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 103,193 miles

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

front wiper blades will need renew soon †engine cover fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2006 98,367 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

cover under engine

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2006 98,367 miles

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

cover under engine

oil leak

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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P169 PVT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P169 PVT, 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 P169 PVT registered?

P169 PVT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P169 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P169 PVT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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