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P615 HMG

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,098 mi
Last recorded107,098 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 HMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2009 107,098 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 106,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

requires master cylinder cap oil leaks from rear axle pan fuel hose to tank cracking discs ridged all round exhaust baffles ratting centre section hand brake cable spliting and rusting engine man/light showing

brake pads very low all round just in spec

Pass 27 Nov 2008 100,923 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BOX BAFFLES INSECURE ( RATTLING )

Pass 22 Nov 2007 94,782 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 94,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BRAKE FLUID LOW IN MASTER CYLINDER FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS LOW ALL FOUR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD REAR DIFF HOUSING CORREDED & LEAKING

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2006 86,459 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 79,502 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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P615 HMG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P615 HMG, 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 P615 HMG registered?

P615 HMG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P615 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P615 HMG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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