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P134 TGU

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,298 mi
Last recorded138,298 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 TGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 138,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 131,629 miles

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 125,560 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 118,443 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f and o/s/r bumper/caps corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2008 112,569 miles

chips on windscreen

freeplay starting in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Oct 2007 107,071 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

freeplay starting in nearside front wheel bearing

offside dipped beam bulb replaced

stone chips on windscreen

noise from cambelt area, possibly waterpump

Pass 8 Oct 2007 107,071 miles

freeplay starting in nearside front wheel bearing

offside dipped beam bulb replaced

stone chips on windscreen

noise from cambelt area, possibly waterpump

Pass 20 Oct 2006 100,921 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 1 Nov 2005 96,786 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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P134 TGU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P134 TGU, 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 P134 TGU registered?

P134 TGU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P134 TGU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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