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P273 HNH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,918 mi
Last recorded124,918 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 HNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 124,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 121,818 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r disc pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 119,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r axle stop mount corroded

rear brakes slight uneven

Pass 22 Sep 2008 116,620 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 113,103 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 108,034 miles

as per original test

Fail 25 Sep 2006 108,034 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front tyres on limit

steering box play detected at steering wheel near limit

Pass 30 Sep 2005 98,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Sep 2005 98,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel pipes corroded

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 HNH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P273 HNH, 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 P273 HNH registered?

P273 HNH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P273 HNH safe to buy?

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