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P199 UWX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,054 mi
Last recorded160,054 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 UWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 160,054 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 155,354 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 152,202 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 149,804 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 146,362 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 141,682 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 136,510 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 136,481 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 127,524 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 127,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2006 115,418 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 115,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front exhaurst beacket cracked †temp. fuil filler cap fitter

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 UWX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

P199 UWX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P199 UWX safe to buy?

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