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P260 AWU

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,585 mi
Last recorded67,585 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 AWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,585 miles

KNOCKING NOISE ON ENGINE

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 20 Feb 2009 67,575 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

KNOCKING NOISE ON ENGINE

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,234 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

O/S/F WING & DOOR DAMAGED BUT NOT SHOWING DANGEROUS EDGES.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 65,210 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

O/S/F WING & DOOR DAMAGED BUT NOT SHOWING DANGEROUS EDGES.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 62,791 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 62,779 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 56,974 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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P260 AWU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P260 AWU, 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 P260 AWU registered?

P260 AWU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P260 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P260 AWU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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