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P228 YPH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,317 mi
Last recorded172,317 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 YPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 172,317 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 138,672 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 138,672 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 125,715 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 112,979 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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P228 YPH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P228 YPH, 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 P228 YPH registered?

P228 YPH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P228 YPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 YPH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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