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P248 GMP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,124 mi
Last recorded149,124 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 GMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 149,124 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 149,114 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leak

front ex box poor

Pass 3 Aug 2010 142,364 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2009 136,278 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 129,801 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 124,065 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 114,740 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 106,830 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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P248 GMP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc 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 P248 GMP, 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 P248 GMP registered?

P248 GMP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P248 GMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P248 GMP 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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