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P268 SAC

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,918 mi
Last recorded90,918 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 SAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 90,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight free play in steering wheel.slight oil leak from engine area.

Pass 28 May 2008 88,071 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 84,470 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 84,470 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 78,682 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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P268 SAC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P268 SAC, 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 P268 SAC registered?

P268 SAC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P268 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 SAC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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