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P189 MND

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,645 mi
Last recorded107,645 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 MND
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 107,645 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 107,110 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

airbag light on

front pipe exhaust bracket corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 107,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

airbag light on

front pipe exhaust bracket corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 105,323 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 99,090 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 90,297 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 81,831 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 74,992 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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P189 MND is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P189 MND, 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 P189 MND registered?

P189 MND is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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