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P274 SNK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,749 mi
Last recorded159,749 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 SNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2012 159,749 miles

Battery loose

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 159,749 miles

Battery loose

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 149,455 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 149,455 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 137,149 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

New brake pipes not fitted to original clips

Oil leak

offside rear door canot be opend

Fail 26 Mar 2010 137,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

offside rear door canot be opend

Pass 14 Mar 2009 121,046 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 121,044 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 111,573 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 111,573 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 101,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 83,351 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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P274 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P274 SNK, 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 P274 SNK registered?

P274 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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