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P197 SYS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,078 mi
Last recorded43,078 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 SYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 43,078 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 40,332 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 38,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 35,131 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in general on the underside of vehicle. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 32,003 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 29,871 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,332 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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P197 SYS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 99,078 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 P197 SYS, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P197 SYS registered?

P197 SYS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P197 SYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 SYS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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