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P49 MUY

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,858 mi
Last recorded97,858 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 MUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 97,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 89,473 miles

long travel in footbrake

Pass 25 Aug 2012 83,618 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 83,618 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,937 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 78,937 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 47,171 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 47,171 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 68,878 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 68,868 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 66,795 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 61,484 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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P49 MUY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P49 MUY, 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 P49 MUY registered?

P49 MUY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P49 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 MUY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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