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P269 SAC

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,401 mi
Last recorded119,401 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 SAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 119,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 119,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 112,506 miles

top radiator pipe leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2014 105,875 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 98,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 92,640 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 89,036 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 89,029 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 84,990 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 81,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 77,242 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 74,701 miles

both rear & n/s/f tyres perished and worn

Pass 27 Jan 2006 70,576 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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P269 SAC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P269 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P269 SAC registered?

P269 SAC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P269 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P269 SAC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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