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P286 PNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,313 mi
Last recorded83,313 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 PNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 83,313 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,519 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear seats folded down

Fail 26 Sep 2012 74,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear seats folded down

Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,467 miles

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

anti roll bar rear corroded

both side steps corroded

front registration plate deteriorating

fuel lines corroded

headlamp adjuster inop on nearside

rear seatbelts not checked seats folded down load inside

Fail 22 Sep 2011 71,465 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

anti roll bar rear corroded

both side steps corroded

front registration plate deteriorating

fuel lines corroded

headlamp adjuster inop on nearside

rear seatbelts not checked seats folded down load inside

Fail 23 Sep 2010 68,416 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to most brake pipes

general age deterioration to steering and suspension bushes

general underbody corrosion

park brake cable in poor condition

rear seats not fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,416 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to most brake pipes

general age deterioration to steering and suspension bushes

general underbody corrosion

park brake cable in poor condition

rear seats not fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,355 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake slight binding

rear seats folded down

underbody/chassis corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 64,170 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake slightly binding not affecting brake performance

rear seat folded down cannot check seat or belt

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2008 64,143 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake slightly binding not affecting brake performance

rear seat folded down cannot check seat or belt

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2007 60,509 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 53,987 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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P286 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P286 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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P286 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P286 PNM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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