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P246 TGN

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,123 mi
Last recorded98,123 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 TGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Feb 2012 98,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 14 Feb 2011 92,985 miles

rear diff damp with oil

offside front bottom ball joint gattor leaking

offside rear brake pad worn thin

Pass 9 Feb 2010 86,869 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 81,002 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,737 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 69,872 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 61,026 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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P246 TGN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P246 TGN, 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 P246 TGN registered?

P246 TGN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 January 1997.

Is P246 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 TGN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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