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P465 PNP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,335 mi
Last recorded118,335 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP465 PNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2007 118,335 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s head lamp poorly secured

Pass 21 Nov 2007 118,335 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s head lamp poorly secured

Pass 16 Feb 2007 112,028 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 112,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 99,344 miles

front to rear and all rear steel brake pipes rusty, may require attention

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake outer cables cracked

offside front lower ball joint gaiter split

oil leak

slight run out on rear service brakes, may cause slight brake judder

Fail 3 Feb 2006 99,344 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front to rear and all rear steel brake pipes rusty, may require attention soon

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake outer cables cracked

offside front lower ball joint gaiter split

oil leak

slight run out on rear service brakes, may cause slight brake judder

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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P465 PNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P465 PNP, 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 P465 PNP registered?

P465 PNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P465 PNP safe to buy?

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