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P23 URF

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Lpg 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,528 mi
Last recorded70,528 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 URF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 70,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,314 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 64,314 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,224 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,219 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 59,127 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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P23 URF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P23 URF, 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 P23 URF registered?

P23 URF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P23 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 URF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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