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P91 PNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,207 mi
Last recorded151,207 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP91 PNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 151,207 miles

BOTH SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED.WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED JUST OK AT TEST

Fail 15 May 2012 151,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED.WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED JUST OK AT TEST

Fail 11 May 2012 151,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Battery insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Feb 2011 146,161 miles

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

rear disc's corroded but effective

Pass 26 Feb 2011 146,161 miles

rear disc's corroded but effective

Pass 4 Dec 2009 144,205 miles

engine coolent fan not working

rear seat belts not tested due to customers belongings

Fail 4 Dec 2009 144,205 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

engine coolent fan not working

rear seat belts not tested due to customers belongings

Pass 4 Nov 2008 138,326 miles

as before

Fail 3 Nov 2008 138,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

heavely undersealed throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2007 134,732 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 123,266 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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P91 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P91 PNM, 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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P91 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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