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P312 TWP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,953 mi
Last recorded44,953 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 TWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 44,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all four tyre perished in tread areas

fuel tank guard corroded

heavy surface corrosion on chassis and suspension

Pass 6 Mar 2025 44,260 miles

areas of heavy surface corrosion on underside

fuel tank guard is corroded

has had some welding repairs

Pass 12 Feb 2024 43,522 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 43,460 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 43,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 42,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from middle flexy to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 41,818 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 41,088 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,013 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 39,086 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,106 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,018 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,726 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,218 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 30,385 miles

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

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

emissions smokey

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit 235/70/16

rear steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,385 miles

emissions smokey

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit 235/70/16

rear steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Jun 2009 28,954 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,954 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,039 miles

rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,436 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 23,593 miles

front brake imbalance near limit

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes and rear load valve

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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P312 TWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P312 TWP, 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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P312 TWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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