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P238 UUS

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,523 mi
Last recorded131,523 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 UUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 131,523 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 131,518 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 128,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 120,418 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 109,448 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 97,635 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 97,635 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 97,606 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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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P238 UUS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P238 UUS, 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 P238 UUS registered?

P238 UUS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P238 UUS safe to buy?

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