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P240 PNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,197 mi
Last recorded134,197 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 PNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 134,197 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 134,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 118,136 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 118,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 106,398 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 106,176 miles

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 101,292 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 101,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 97,453 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 97,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 93,040 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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P240 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P240 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 P240 PNM registered?

P240 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P240 PNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 PNM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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