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P232 XUM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,794 mi
Last recorded86,794 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 XUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2009 86,794 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 86,794 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT REG-PLATE CRACKED , N/S REAR HUB LEAKING OIL (CLOSE TO BRAKE-DISC, IMMEDIATE ATTENTION NEEDED), FRONT TYRES ARE ON MARKERS & O/S WIPER-BLADE PERISHING. Thanx.

Pass 8 May 2008 85,170 miles

NEARSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT SEAL LEAKING

Pass 4 May 2007 83,481 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 78,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front x member showing sige of corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2006 78,799 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front x member showing sige of corrosion

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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P232 XUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P232 XUM, 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 P232 XUM registered?

P232 XUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P232 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 XUM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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