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P159 REV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,058 mi
Last recorded158,058 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 REV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 158,058 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 148,976 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 148,976 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 142,430 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 134,216 miles

Brake pads front and rear more than 50% worn - ok at this time

Fuel pipe badly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2008 134,155 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pads front and rear more than 50% worn - ok at this time

Fuel pipe badly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2007 130,568 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 126,745 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 126,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe some corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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P159 REV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,499cc diesel 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 P159 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 P159 REV registered?

P159 REV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P159 REV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 REV 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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