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P118 EBB

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,325 mi
Last recorded64,325 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 EBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 64,325 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,101 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,484 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2012 56,020 miles

metal petrol pipes slightly corroded

n/s and o/s rear chassis corrosion starting

o/s rear chassis corrosion starting

repairs done for test o/k day of test

Fail 1 May 2012 56,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

metal petrol pipes slightly corroded

n/s and o/s rear chassis corrosion starting

o/s rear chassis corrosion starting

Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,458 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Tank guard corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 51,444 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Tank guard corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear door difficiult to open

Fail 1 Apr 2010 44,241 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear door difficiult to open

Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 40,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,310 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,861 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 33,861 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2005 20,930 miles

all rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2005 20,930 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

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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P118 EBB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P118 EBB, 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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P118 EBB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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