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P288 NOP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,262 mi
Last recorded79,262 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 NOP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 79,133 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 73,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F and N/S/F tyre edges cracking and splitting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s headlamp securing brackets broke

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 9 Jul 2012 73,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F and N/S/F tyre edges cracking and splitting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s headlamp securing brackets broke

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Jul 2011 69,195 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all wheels sit slightly outside wheel arches

brake pedal travel

nearside headlamp loose

nearside rear axel oil seal weeping

nearside side step covered with tape at time of retest

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody cover fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2011 69,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all wheels sit slightly outside wheel arches

brake pedal travel

nearside rear axel oil seal weeping

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody cover fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 66,909 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 66,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2009 64,511 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,702 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 60,077 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 60,077 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 56,576 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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P288 NOP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P288 NOP, 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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P288 NOP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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