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P292 CNP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,135 mi
Last recorded157,135 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 CNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 157,135 miles

indicators getting deteriorated (recommend attention)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear of vehicle very rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2014 157,125 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

indicator switch getting deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear of vehicle very rusty

Pass 30 May 2013 152,160 miles

offside headlamp getting deteriorated

oil leak near rear of vehicle (recommend attention)

Fail 17 May 2013 151,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel pipes rusty

offside headlamp getting deteriorated

oil leak near rear of vehicle (recommend attention)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 142,243 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 142,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 135,394 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 126,181 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 117,367 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 110,098 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 107,425 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 107,415 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P292 CNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P292 CNP, 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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P292 CNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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