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P171 RRO

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,651 mi
Last recorded99,651 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 RRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 99,651 miles

Corrosion to body

Corrosion to chassis

Drivers seatbelt webbing fraying

Oil leaks

Various body mounts / supports corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 99,643 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion to body

Corrosion to chassis

Drivers seatbelt webbing fraying

Oil leaks

Various body mounts / supports corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 91,657 miles

Chassis rusty

Front & rear pads look low

Front body mount supports

Rear body mounts corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 91,657 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Chassis rusty

Front & rear pads look low

Front body mount supports

Rear body mounts corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 89,373 miles

nearside front body mount corroded

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall

offside sill rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,670 miles

underside rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2015 86,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

underside rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,047 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

anti roll bar bushes worn

chassis/underside very rusty

front arms rusty

oil below min

Fail 19 Mar 2013 80,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

anti roll bar bushes worn

chassis/underside very rusty

front arms rusty

oil below min

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,366 miles

body mounts rusty

brake pipes rusty

chassis rusty

front arms rusty

oil leaks

oil leaks/oil cap missing

rear anti roll bar bushes wearing

Fail 20 Mar 2012 78,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

body mounts rusty

brake pipes rusty

chassis rusty

front arms rusty

oil leaks

oil leaks/oil cap missing

rear anti roll bar bushes wearing

Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,698 miles

CHASSIS RUSTY

O/S SILL RUSTY

O/S/R BODY MOUNT RUSTY

REAR BRAKE PIPES ACROSS AXLE RUSTY

Fail 17 Mar 2011 75,698 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CHASSIS RUSTY

O/S SILL RUSTY

O/S/R BODY MOUNT RUSTY

REAR BRAKE PIPES ACROSS AXLE RUSTY

Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,895 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight dampness on steering box

Pass 10 Mar 2009 69,926 miles

strongly advised corrosion to rear fuel pipes

Fail 9 Mar 2009 69,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

offside rear handbrake cable corroded * split outer casing

strongly advised corrosion to rear fuel pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,725 miles

nearside front shock damp

power steering box starting to leak

rerar upper side lights inop

windscreen washer pipe leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,505 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 63,505 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 60,178 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 60,178 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P171 RRO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P171 RRO, 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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P171 RRO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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