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P696 GBL

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,509 mi
Last recorded121,509 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 GBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 121,509 miles

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

oil leaks

underside corrosion

Fail 10 May 2011 121,509 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leaks

underside corrosion

Pass 22 May 2009 119,977 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 119,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 118,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 115,617 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 112,477 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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P696 GBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,278 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 P696 GBL, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P696 GBL registered?

P696 GBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P696 GBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P696 GBL 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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