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P264 EVU

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,410 mi
Last recorded169,410 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 EVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 169,410 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 16,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,796 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 152,844 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 152,844 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 147,570 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 142,642 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 135,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 125,737 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 116,673 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 106,321 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 93,156 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 93,156 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 85,576 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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P264 EVU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P264 EVU, 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 P264 EVU registered?

P264 EVU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P264 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P264 EVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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