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P470 PRJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,870 mi
Last recorded64,870 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 PRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2008 64,870 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 60,996 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 59,052 miles

foot brake spongey fuel pipes starting to rust

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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P470 PRJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P470 PRJ, 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 P470 PRJ registered?

P470 PRJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P470 PRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P470 PRJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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