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P296 SUU

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,554 mi
Last recorded113,554 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 SUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 113,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2012 113,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2011 111,312 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 111,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 107,662 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 107,662 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 104,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 102,056 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2007 97,317 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 97,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 91,620 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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P296 SUU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P296 SUU, 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 P296 SUU registered?

P296 SUU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P296 SUU safe to buy?

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