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P244 GVR

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,948 mi
Last recorded111,948 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 GVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 111,948 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 111,948 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 110,050 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 107,694 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 106,277 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 106,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 104,570 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 104,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 102,593 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 102,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 100,861 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

poss radiator leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 99,610 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 96,515 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 96,515 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 94,709 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 91,726 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 91,706 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 86,358 miles

all tyres worn

Pass 27 Sep 2006 76,707 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked holder loose

drivers seat belt socket cover missing

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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P244 GVR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 P244 GVR, 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 P244 GVR registered?

P244 GVR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P244 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P244 GVR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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