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P187 PNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,394 mi
Last recorded93,394 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 PNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 93,394 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bonnet catch spring broken

handbrake cable casing corroded ,nearside

offside door step , rear bracket broken

play in upper steering column mount (adjuster)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 93,393 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bonnet catch spring broken

handbrake cable casing corroded ,nearside

offside door step , rear bracket broken

play in upper steering column mount (adjuster)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 86,532 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Offside sill slightly corroded

Tow bar nearly blocking registration plate

Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,128 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 73,051 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 68,864 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 64,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 59,105 miles

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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P187 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P187 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 P187 PNM registered?

P187 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P187 PNM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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