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P227 GMD

1996 Vauxhall Fronter

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,561 mi
Last recorded83,561 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Fronter96,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 GMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2008 83,561 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 76,727 miles

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

fluid leak above rear axle where breather pipe meets brake pipes on clamp

Fail 31 Aug 2006 76,727 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

fluid leak above rear axle where breather pipe meets brake pipes on clamp

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Fronter?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
5,828
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 263
constant velocity joint gaiter split 108
position lamp(s) not working 84
Stop lamp not working 73
Registration plate lamp not working 69
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P227 GMD is a 1996 Vauxhall Fronter in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Fronter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 96,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Fronter fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P227 GMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Fronter typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Fronter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P227 GMD registered?

P227 GMD is a 1996 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P227 GMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P227 GMD shows 3 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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