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P521 MNP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,465 mi
Last recorded98,465 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 MNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,465 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 98,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 97,459 miles

Both front brake flexi hose ferrule corroding

Both front tyres wearing in centre of tyre and feathering on edges

Both rear tyres wearing in centre of tyre

Exhaust pipe joins corroding

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

Nearside rear parking brake cable in slight poor condition - slow to re act

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

Rear part of chassis corroding parts covered in under seal

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

Various oil leaks

Fail 8 Jul 2008 97,459 miles

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

Both front brake flexi hose ferrule corroding

Both front tyres wearing in centre of tyre and feathering on edges

Both rear tyres wearing in centre of tyre

Exhaust pipe joins corroding

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

Nearside rear parking brake cable in slight poor condition - slow to re act

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

Rear part of chassis corroding parts covered in under seal

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

Various oil leaks

Pass 15 Aug 2007 94,917 miles

Auxilary belt slightly perished.

Exhaust pipe hangers and joins corroded.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside rear brake back plate corroded.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 84,567 miles

All flexible brake hoses ferrules corroding

Chassis corroding

Rear differential leaking.

Various engine oil leaks.

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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P521 MNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P521 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 P521 MNP registered?

P521 MNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P521 MNP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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