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P130 SYE

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,107 mi
Last recorded87,107 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 SYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,107 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 81,672 miles

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

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2010 81,640 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2009 74,799 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 74,231 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 74,204 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 71,399 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 71,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 62,458 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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P130 SYE 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 66.7%.

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 P130 SYE, 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 P130 SYE registered?

P130 SYE is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P130 SYE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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