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P315 PNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,848 mi
Last recorded145,848 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 PNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 145,848 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 139,515 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 139,515 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 132,102 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 132,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2012 117,213 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 104,323 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 92,300 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 612,096 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 87,915 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 87,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 83,718 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 77,585 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 77,585 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 71,429 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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P315 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P315 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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What year was P315 PNM registered?

P315 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P315 PNM safe to buy?

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