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P221 KOX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

111,127 mi
Last recorded111,127 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 KOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2009 111,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 106,811 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 9 May 2008 106,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 11 Jul 2007 103,491 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 103,491 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 97,316 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 97,316 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2005
Fail 25 Jul 2005 84,799 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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P221 KOX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 P221 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 P221 KOX registered?

P221 KOX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P221 KOX shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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