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P158 REV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,000 mi
Last recorded90,000 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 REV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,000 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise cut in sidewall nearside front tyre no exposed cords evident

advise underbody,components and chassis corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2013 86,191 miles

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

Oil leak

advise underbody and components corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,522 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 78,926 miles

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

Oil leak

advise movement at top of steering column

Fail 9 Feb 2011 78,923 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Oil leak

advise movement at top of steering column

Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,032 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 73,311 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 70,304 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 70,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 67,374 miles

slight play steering wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2006 64,484 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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P158 REV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P158 REV, 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 P158 REV registered?

P158 REV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P158 REV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P158 REV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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