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P198 VVS

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,266 mi
Last recorded77,266 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 VVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 77,266 miles

Advise O/S/F suspension slightly weakened

Advise getting very hot - poss fan not cutting in

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 77,266 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise O/S/F suspension slightly weakened

Advise getting very hot - poss fan not cutting in

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 72,967 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 72,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 69,464 miles

All brake pipes show rusting

Brake pads appear low

Evidence of general under body rusting.

Fuel pipes rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2006 69,464 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

B/pipes into limiter valve abit corroded slightly

Front and rear chassis areas abit corroded slightly

WQashers abit weak

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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P198 VVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P198 VVS, 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 P198 VVS registered?

P198 VVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P198 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 VVS shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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