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P206 LBL

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,426 mi
Last recorded131,426 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 LBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 131,426 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 129,466 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 126,829 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 123,191 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 121,190 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 119,241 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 116,720 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 114,994 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

centre exhaust has a broken mounting - still adequately supported

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion in many areas

vehicle has been modified for off road use

Fail 17 Oct 2012 114,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust has a broken mounting - still adequately supported

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion in many areas

vehicle has been modified for off road use

Pass 22 Oct 2011 111,851 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion appearing to rear crossmember

Pass 12 May 2010 109,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

aux belt cracking

Fail 12 May 2010 109,952 miles

aux belt cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 104,012 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 102,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 97,597 miles

aux belt in poor condition

power steering pump showing slight dampness

Pass 18 Apr 2006 91,203 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 90,807 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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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P206 LBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P206 LBL, 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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P206 LBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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