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P349 EVU

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,588 mi
Last recorded131,588 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 EVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 131,588 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 131,578 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 123,770 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 113,985 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 107,059 miles

N/S fuel lines corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

R/O/S Brake back plate corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 105,761 miles

O/S/R Brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 100,617 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 96,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 96,589 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 92,915 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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P349 EVU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P349 EVU, 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 P349 EVU registered?

P349 EVU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P349 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P349 EVU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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