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P831 HYA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,028 mi
Last recorded113,028 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 HYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 113,028 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 113,028 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 113,021 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 113,021 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 113,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 113,028 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 113,028 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 113,028 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 113,028 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 112,480 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 112,480 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 108,560 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 103,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 103,357 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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P831 HYA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P831 HYA, 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 P831 HYA registered?

P831 HYA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P831 HYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P831 HYA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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