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P273 CFH

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,433 mi
Last recorded129,433 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 CFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 129,433 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 120,623 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 115,589 miles

slight play steering

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 112,064 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 107,832 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 107,831 miles

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

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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P273 CFH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,278 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 P273 CFH, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P273 CFH registered?

P273 CFH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P273 CFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P273 CFH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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