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P136 FHC

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,505 mi
Last recorded148,505 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 FHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 148,505 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 148,503 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 146,925 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 144,252 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 140,985 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 137,343 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 137,342 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 133,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 128,738 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 123,275 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 121,261 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 112,050 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 98,264 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P136 FHC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P136 FHC, 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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P136 FHC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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