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P249 JRA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,550 mi
Last recorded68,550 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 JRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

bull bars corroded

offside side repeator lens cover missing

temporery type locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2015 68,495 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

bolt in offside rear tyre

bull bars corroded

fuel cap temperary locking type

offside side repeater lense missing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,523 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 49,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2013 46,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 39,006 miles

n/s/f spot light not working

rear wipper split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Jan 2012 39,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f spot light not working

rear wipper split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 37,037 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 36,048 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jan 2009 36,048 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

engine oil level low

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jan 2008 35,322 miles

rear brake pads are wearing thin.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 35,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads are wearing thin.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,857 miles

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jan 2007 33,857 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both metal brake pipes from the load valve are slightly corroded.

centre rear flexible hose ferrules are slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,433 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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P249 JRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P249 JRA, 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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P249 JRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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