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P970 GSP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,234 mi
Last recorded84,234 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 GSP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,234 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 80,996 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

windows tinted

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,977 miles

blacked out windows

chasis slightly rusty but not holed at front

rear disc dust cover slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 73,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f top ball joint rubber slightly burst but no movment

Pass 21 Sep 2006 64,557 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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P970 GSP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P970 GSP, 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 P970 GSP registered?

P970 GSP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P970 GSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P970 GSP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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