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P311 SNK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,656 mi
Last recorded179,656 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 SNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2006 179,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Small surface cracks on all tyres. †Smell of diesel from fuel tank. †Hand brake nearing end of travel.

Fail 1 Sep 2006 179,656 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 150,914 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 150,914 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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P311 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P311 SNK, 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 P311 SNK registered?

P311 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P311 SNK safe to buy?

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