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P227 PNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,347 mi
Last recorded106,347 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 PNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 106,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front and rear number plate slight craket

Pass 4 Nov 2009 102,258 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

offside rear tread plate corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2008 93,242 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both door steps badly corroded

engine has bearing noise(water pump or tensioner)

radiator leaking badly?

Fail 3 Nov 2008 93,242 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Hand operated control valve excessively corroded (3.2.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both door steps badly corroded

engine has bearing noise(water pump or tensioner)

radiator leaking badly?

Pass 17 Oct 2007 83,574 miles

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

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

drivers seat runners worn

rear number plate starting to fade

slight play in o/s steering idler

Fail 12 Oct 2007 83,574 miles

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

drivers seat runners worn

rear number plate starting to fade

slight play in o/s steering idler

Pass 10 Nov 2006 79,569 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering joints,corroding underside

Fail 9 Nov 2006 79,569 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering joints,corroding underside

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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P227 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P227 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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P227 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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