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P396 VHT

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,956 mi
Last recorded89,956 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 VHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 89,956 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 87,134 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 87,071 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 85,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 78,956 miles

chips to front screen

free play at steering wheel

light corrosion to offside sill(just starting)

nearside headlight slightly loose

note/tapley tested

play to front wheel bearings

signs of oil steering box area

Fail 23 Feb 2007 70,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 70,839 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 66,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P396 VHT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P396 VHT, 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 P396 VHT registered?

P396 VHT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P396 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 VHT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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