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P112 XGC

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,970 mi
Last recorded100,970 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 XGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 100,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,389 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 99,389 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 95,993 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,993 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 92,939 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 92,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 87,365 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 87,365 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 79,562 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 79,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 70,243 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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P112 XGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P112 XGC, 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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P112 XGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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