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P160 RPV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,674 mi
Last recorded98,674 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 RPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 98,674 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 92,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s door check strap broken

Pass 10 Sep 2007 89,584 miles

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes greased

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Sep 2006 87,257 miles

A fuel pipes coverd with copper grease

All brake pipes coverd with copper grease

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on both front wishbones

Fail 6 Sep 2006 87,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake pipe to top of rear compensator corroding

handbrake travel high

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

slight play in nearside front inner track rod end

small stone chip in zone 'A' of windscreen

tail section of exhaust heavily corroded

various areas of corrosion along parts of chassis

Pass 28 Jul 2005 83,781 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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P160 RPV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P160 RPV, 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 P160 RPV registered?

P160 RPV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P160 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P160 RPV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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