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P170 SNM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,897 mi
Last recorded114,897 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 SNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 114,897 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs have signs of scoring on inner faces!!

coolant level getting low

front, centre and rear chassis corroding!

offside and nearside front top and bottom suspension arms corroding!!

rear axle corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2011 114,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs have signs of scoring on inner faces!!

coolant level getting low

front, centre and rear chassis corroding!

offside and nearside front top and bottom suspension arms corroding!!

rear axle corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2010 109,027 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on chassis

n/s/r door will not open

Fail 17 Nov 2010 109,024 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on chassis

n/s/r door will not open

Pass 25 Apr 2009 101,046 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 92,859 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 92,517 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 18 Apr 2007 88,250 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 82,009 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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P170 SNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue 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 P170 SNM, 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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P170 SNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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