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P565 GSR

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,074 mi
Last recorded86,074 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 GSR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 86,074 miles

body and chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2011 85,174 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 82,938 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all four tyres slightly cracked and perished

body showing signs of corrosion in various areas

Pass 14 Mar 2009 81,511 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 77,469 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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight exess travel on brake pedal

Fail 6 Nov 2007 77,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight exess travel on brake pedal

Pass 31 Oct 2006 73,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise front no.plate some discolouration

advise various steering ands suspension parts some wear present - none excessive at present

Pass 6 Oct 2005 66,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P565 GSR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P565 GSR, 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 P565 GSR registered?

P565 GSR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P565 GSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P565 GSR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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