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P227 AFV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,494 mi
Last recorded74,494 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 AFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 74,494 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,096 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 65,156 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 62,135 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 59,320 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 59,320 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,734 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 55,728 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,525 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 52,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,553 miles

surface corrosion to all underside

Fail 4 Dec 2009 49,553 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface corrosion to all underside

Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,361 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,311 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,876 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 40,419 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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P227 AFV 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 76.5%.

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 P227 AFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P227 AFV registered?

P227 AFV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P227 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P227 AFV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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