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P188 WUB

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,551 mi
Last recorded110,551 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 WUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 110,551 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL CHASSIS FRONT AND REAR

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH OUTER SILLS NEAR TO BODY TO CHASSIS MOUNTINGS

Pass 17 Mar 2012 105,292 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2011 100,343 miles

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 27 Mar 2010 95,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 95,942 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,444 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 86,190 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 86,188 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 82,162 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 76,897 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2006 76,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroded

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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P188 WUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P188 WUB, 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 P188 WUB registered?

P188 WUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P188 WUB safe to buy?

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