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P248 VVS

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,268 mi
Last recorded76,268 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 VVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2007 76,268 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK.

Pass 23 Sep 2006 72,856 miles

ADVISE ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE BECOMING CORRODED

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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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P248 VVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P248 VVS, 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 P248 VVS registered?

P248 VVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P248 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P248 VVS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P248 VVS have outstanding finance?

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