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P37 PNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,924 mi
Last recorded120,924 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 PNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 120,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system deteriorating

some wear at front suspension ball joints -- both lower and n/s upper -- not excessive

Fail 4 Jan 2013 120,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system deteriorating

some wear at front suspension ball joints -- both lower and n/s upper -- not excessive

Fail 21 Dec 2011 119,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2011 119,637 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2010 117,816 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 114,702 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 111,483 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

some side wall damage at o/s/r tyre --- not excesive

Pass 2 Oct 2006 107,657 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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P37 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P37 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P37 PNM registered?

P37 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P37 PNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P37 PNM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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