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P275 UUY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

116,093 mi
Last recorded116,093 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 UUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2007 116,093 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2007 116,093 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2007 116,056 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

chaffing marks on nearside front flexible brake hose.

Pass 23 Dec 2006 104,367 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 104,367 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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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P275 UUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P275 UUY, 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 P275 UUY registered?

P275 UUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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