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P28 SUM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,837 mi
Last recorded93,837 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 SUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 93,837 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 91,800 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 91,800 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 89,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 89,667 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 85,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P28 SUM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P28 SUM, 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 P28 SUM registered?

P28 SUM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is P28 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P28 SUM shows 6 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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