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P408 AAY

1996 Vauxhall Fronter

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,718 mi
Last recorded86,718 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Fronter96,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 AAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 86,718 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 86,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 81,124 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 74,923 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 74,923 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Fronter?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
5,828
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 263
constant velocity joint gaiter split 108
position lamp(s) not working 84
Stop lamp not working 73
Registration plate lamp not working 69
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P408 AAY is a 1996 Vauxhall Fronter in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Fronter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 96,718 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 Fronter fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P408 AAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Fronter typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Fronter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P408 AAY registered?

P408 AAY is a 1996 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P408 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P408 AAY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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