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P513 MNP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,191 mi
Last recorded117,191 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 MNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 117,191 miles

both rear steel brake pipes across back axle slight corroded

both rear tyres at 2m

fuel lines corroded

nsf lower shock bush well worn

oil leak

rear brake discs look well worn on inner edge

slight play in nsf drop link

Fail 10 Oct 2009 117,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear steel brake pipes across back axle slight corroded

both rear tyres at 2m

fuel lines corroded

nsf lower shock bush well worn

oil leak

rear brake discs look well worn on inner edge

slight play in nsf drop link

Pass 5 Nov 2008 110,458 miles

o/s/r brake pads appear well worn

Fail 23 Oct 2008 110,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake pads appear well worn

Pass 28 Aug 2007 99,259 miles

no rear seats fitted for test

Pass 15 Aug 2006 89,983 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 77,323 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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P513 MNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P513 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 P513 MNP registered?

P513 MNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P513 MNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P513 MNP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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