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P24 GBU

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,086 mi
Last recorded93,086 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 GBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 93,086 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 93,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 80,778 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 80,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear door does noy open at all

offside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 16 Jun 2006 69,648 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge close to limit

both rear tyres wearing middle of tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre soft

Fail 16 Jun 2006 69,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge close to limit

both rear tyres wearing middle of tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre soft

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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P24 GBU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P24 GBU, 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 P24 GBU registered?

P24 GBU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P24 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 GBU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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