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P215 PNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,131 mi
Last recorded96,131 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 PNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 96,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 90,830 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 90,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 86,627 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 89,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

brake fluid low

engine has too much oil in

Pass 26 Jan 2007 74,681 miles

A LOT OF CORROSION ON N/S & O/S SIDE STEPS

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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P215 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P215 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 P215 PNM registered?

P215 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P215 PNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P215 PNM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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