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P354 PNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,321 mi
Last recorded132,321 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 PNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 132,321 miles

o/s/r shock absorber slightly weak

play n/s/f wheel bearing

play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 122,072 miles

All 4 tyres worn on side wall but not showing cords

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 116,689 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on n/s and o/s running board supports

Pass 23 Nov 2009 112,620 miles

n/s and o/s running boards corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 108,613 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake pipes heavily greased, no signs of pitting on test.

o/s/f outrigger holed, not within any prescribed areas on test.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 104,004 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 103,942 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 96,113 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 88,927 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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P354 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P354 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 P354 PNM registered?

P354 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P354 PNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P354 PNM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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