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P393 TNH

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,140 mi
Last recorded71,140 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 TNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 71,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 65,190 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 65,187 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 59,586 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,586 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,181 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 43,340 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 43,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advice both side steps, some fixing bolts insecure

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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P393 TNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P393 TNH, 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 P393 TNH registered?

P393 TNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 July 1997.

Is P393 TNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P393 TNH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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