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P178 FTH

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,109 mi
Last recorded138,109 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 FTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 138,109 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 128,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 128,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 127,583 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 124,332 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 124,332 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 120,368 miles

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P178 FTH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green 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 P178 FTH, 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 P178 FTH registered?

P178 FTH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P178 FTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 FTH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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