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P182 NBK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,296 mi
Last recorded89,296 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 NBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 89,296 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear seats have been removed

Pass 10 May 2012 82,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

handbrake slightly graunchy in operation

Pass 20 Apr 2011 76,664 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 70,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,097 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear number plate has slight deterioration

suspension joint near side lower rubber boot deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2009 69,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side rear tyre cut and perished

near side wiper rubber split

rear number plate has slight deterioration

suspension joint near side lower rubber boot deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,201 miles

Coolant leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side rear tyre cut and perished

oil leval low

Fail 8 Aug 2008 64,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side rear tyre cut and perished

oil leval low

Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,763 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 57,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,816 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 49,684 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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P182 NBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P182 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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P182 NBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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