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P181 NBK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,371 mi
Last recorded96,371 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 NBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 96,371 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 96,371 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 94,634 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 92,386 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 89,283 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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P181 NBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P181 NBK, 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 P181 NBK registered?

P181 NBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P181 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 NBK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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