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P12 ELY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 ELY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2013

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,221 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 67,785 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,407 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 66,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 64,911 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,558 miles

Exhaust Emissions CO Level High @ 0.28% On Idle Speed,Large Ammount Of Surface Corrosion Under vehicle.

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 60,237 miles

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

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

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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P12 ELY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P12 ELY, 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 P12 ELY registered?

P12 ELY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P12 ELY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 ELY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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