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P309 MPO

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,331 mi
Last recorded127,331 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 MPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 127,331 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both offside tyres starting to perish

drivers door check strap broken bracket

offside front wing damage

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

towbar electrics insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2011 127,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both offside tyres starting to perish

drivers door check strap broken bracket

offside front wing damage

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

towbar electrics insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2009 116,194 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 96,942 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 96,942 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 83,971 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge,close to legal limit!

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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P309 MPO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P309 MPO, 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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P309 MPO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P309 MPO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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