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P167 RPV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,988 mi
Last recorded161,988 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 RPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 161,988 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 161,999 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2008 161,988 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 161,988 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 159,226 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 159,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 154,807 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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P167 RPV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P167 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 P167 RPV registered?

P167 RPV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P167 RPV safe to buy?

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