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P306 GEY

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,569 mi
Last recorded151,569 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 GEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 151,569 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 143,607 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 125,539 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 125,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 125,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 115,687 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 115,616 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 110,087 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 102,883 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 102,818 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

initial movement to front wheel bearings, split to o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter, radiator leaking, o/s parkbrake cable outer casing deteriating, gearbox pinion seal leaking

parkbrake and service brake both showing signs of travel,surface corrosion to metal brake pipes too and from rear compensator - too and from o/s/f chassis valve and to all other pipes, metal fuel pipes corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes excessively corroded before rear axle above chassis plate as marked by yellow chalk

Pass 18 Feb 2006 97,557 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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P306 GEY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P306 GEY, 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 P306 GEY registered?

P306 GEY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P306 GEY safe to buy?

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