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P321 PNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,219 mi
Last recorded53,219 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 PNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,219 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brakes noisy / o/s headlight broken

Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,776 miles

near side headlamp insecure

off side head lamp glass cracked

washers poor

Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,728 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

n/s and o/s running boards corroded.

o/s headlamp glass cracked but still has beam pattern.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 42,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

n/s and o/s running boards corroded.

o/s headlamp glass cracked but still has beam pattern.

o/s/f tyre on tread wear indicators.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 37,409 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front doors have play in their hinges

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

offside front headlamp is damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2008 37,409 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front doors have play in their hinges

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

offside front headlamp is damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,455 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 31,455 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 25,862 miles

some movement in upper steering column

Pass 13 Dec 2005 21,146 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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P321 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P321 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 P321 PNM registered?

P321 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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