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P547 PNK

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,991 mi
Last recorded114,991 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 PNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 114,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight damage to n/s/f wing and door

Fail 23 Apr 2022 114,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight damage to n/s/f wing and door

Pass 17 Apr 2021 108,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear exhaust been repaired needs replacement

Pass 6 Apr 2019 106,843 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 106,843 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 93,699 miles

brake pipes corroded

slight exhaust leak

Pass 7 Nov 2015 90,504 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 81,769 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 72,107 miles

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,168 miles

Front number plate starting to seperate

Slight blow from centre exhaust box

Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,623 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,204 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Front number plate starting to seperate and in poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2010 65,204 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Front number plate starting to seperate and in poor condition

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 63,202 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Front number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,147 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 59,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 59,427 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,438 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Slight blow from center exhaust joint

Pass 9 Nov 2005 55,465 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 55,465 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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P547 PNK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P547 PNK, 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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P547 PNK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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