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P402 HMU

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,317 mi
Last recorded85,317 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 HMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,317 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,420 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,618 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 71,533 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 68,634 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 65,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 65,979 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 64,418 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 62,731 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 60,760 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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P402 HMU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P402 HMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P402 HMU registered?

P402 HMU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P402 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P402 HMU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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