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P53 PNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,779 mi
Last recorded115,779 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 PNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 115,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank corroded

play in upper steering column

Fail 30 Jul 2019 115,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank corroded

play in upper steering column

Pass 6 Aug 2018 109,553 miles

Nearside Front brake ferrule has corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake ferrule has corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 108,352 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under body and body corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 108,087 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underbody,chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 107,297 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

sills,underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 106,058 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 105,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

running boards corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 104,842 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 103,405 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 101,672 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 97,110 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 89,649 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 82,268 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 78,456 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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P53 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P53 PNM, 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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P53 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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