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P588 GMH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,458 mi
Last recorded122,458 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 GMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 122,458 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 118,616 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 113,137 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 113,137 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 107,883 miles

n/s headlight cracked

o/s handbrake cable deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2011 103,047 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 96,219 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 89,423 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 84,767 miles

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2007 82,245 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 77,963 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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P588 GMH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P588 GMH, 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 P588 GMH registered?

P588 GMH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P588 GMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P588 GMH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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