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P19 TLG

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,044 mi
Last recorded131,044 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 TLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 131,044 miles

BABY SEAT FITTED AT REAR

FRONT AND REAR LIGHT UNITS BROCKEN BORDERLINE

TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE VEHICLE - UNABLE TO CHECK FOR LEAKS. (NO LEAKS)

battery secured with zip tyes

repaired panels undersealed full inspection not possible

the previously failed brake pipes have been heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect

Fail 7 Nov 2015 131,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDE LIGHTS (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTTOM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO T PIECE AND FLEXI 3 BRAKE PIPES IN TOTAL (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED INFRONT OFF TYRES (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' CRACKED (8.3.1a)

BABY SEAT FITTED AT REAR

FRONT AND REAR LIGHT UNITS BROCKEN BORDERLINE

TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE VEHICLE - UNABLE TO CHECK FOR LEAKS. (NO LEAKS)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 125,463 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front spotlight inoperative

Fail 27 Oct 2014 125,433 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

offside front spotlight inoperative

unable to open boot

Fail 23 Apr 2014 125,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 124,730 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 122,547 miles

off side front brake juddering slightly

Fail 7 Nov 2011 122,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 119,727 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 119,660 miles

o/s + n/s front tyres getting close to limit

Fail 10 Nov 2009 119,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s + n/s front tyres getting close to limit

Pass 7 Oct 2008 112,637 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 105,861 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 99,081 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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P19 TLG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P19 TLG, 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 P19 TLG registered?

P19 TLG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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