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P503 MNP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,617 mi
Last recorded77,617 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 MNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 77,617 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 77,617 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 71,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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 27 Aug 2008 65,453 miles

Oil leak

slight play at steering column

slight wear at nearside intermidiate drop arm

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 19 Aug 2008 65,035 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight play at steering column

slight wear at nearside intermidiate drop arm

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 28 Aug 2007 58,783 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,334 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 52,089 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

alternator very noisy

Pass 27 Aug 2005 46,913 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005
Fail 23 Aug 2005

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P503 MNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P503 MNP, 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 P503 MNP registered?

P503 MNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 October 1996.

Is P503 MNP safe to buy?

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