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P149 LVV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,631 mi
Last recorded119,631 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 LVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 119,631 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 119,595 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 119,595 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 119,552 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 119,397 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 119,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 119,151 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 119,138 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 117,029 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 117,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 115,271 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 112,230 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 112,230 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 108,844 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 105,012 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006

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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P149 LVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P149 LVV, 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 P149 LVV registered?

P149 LVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P149 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P149 LVV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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