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P328 PNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,256 mi
Last recorded176,256 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP328 PNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 176,256 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 176,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2012 168,161 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 168,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 162,914 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 155,458 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 149,241 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 143,049 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 136,165 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 128,289 miles

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

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

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

O/S/R door doesnt open from inside or outside

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 128,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

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

O/S/R door doesnt open from inside or outside. †

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 115,255 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both shoulders

o/s/f tyre very worn on the inside shoulder

Fail 8 Nov 2005 115,255 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on both shoulders

o/s/f tyre very worn on the inside shoulder

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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P328 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P328 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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P328 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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