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P199 KOX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,608 mi
Last recorded194,608 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 KOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 194,608 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 86,235 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 82,041 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 82,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 77,591 miles

both front disks pads getting low

brake pipes above rear axle showing signs of corrosion

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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P199 KOX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P199 KOX, 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 P199 KOX registered?

P199 KOX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P199 KOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P199 KOX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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