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P559 PNP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,759 mi
Last recorded117,759 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 PNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2014 117,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 117,759 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 117,758 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 116,543 miles

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

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

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

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 29 Apr 2010 116,405 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 116,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 115,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 114,328 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 110,253 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 104,183 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

O/S/R DOOR NOT OPENING

Fail 8 Mar 2006 104,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

O/S/R DOOR NOT OPENING

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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P559 PNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P559 PNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P559 PNP registered?

P559 PNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P559 PNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 PNP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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