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P301 MRO

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

236,293 mi
Last recorded236,293 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 MRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2013 236,293 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear axle seals leaking

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 224,595 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 213,896 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle seals leaking

Pass 16 Dec 2010 201,692 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 188,758 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 173,987 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 160,591 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 146,440 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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P301 MRO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P301 MRO, 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 P301 MRO registered?

P301 MRO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P301 MRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P301 MRO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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