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PBZ 2919

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,825 mi
Last recorded99,825 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 2919
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,825 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 91,546 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 83,519 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 79,627 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 73,695 miles

Condition of exhaust

General corosion to underbody

Play in steering components

Pass 1 Aug 2006 70,470 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 70,470 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 70,425 miles

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

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

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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PBZ 2919 is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PBZ 2919, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PBZ 2919?

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What year was PBZ 2919 registered?

PBZ 2919 is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is PBZ 2919 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBZ 2919 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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