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P316 EVJ

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,998 mi
Last recorded71,998 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 EVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,998 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 71,964 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,898 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 71,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

battery light on

Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,873 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 71,873 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,840 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 71,840 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,715 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,659 miles

Near side washer low on volume

Oil leak

Oil leak rear diff

Oil leak transferbox

Rear seat belts not tested due to rear seats folded away ??

one of two washer missing screen on off side

Fail 27 Mar 2014 71,659 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Near side washer low on volume

Oil leak

Oil leak rear diff

Oil leak transferbox

Rear seat belts not tested due to rear seats folded away ??

one of two washer missing screen on off side

Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,616 miles

Center exhaust corroded

Center exhaust snaped and hanging

Slight play in off side inner track rod end

Slight play in steering box

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 71,616 miles

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

Center exhaust corroded

Center exhaust snaped and hanging

Slight play in off side inner track rod end

Slight play in steering box

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,534 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 71,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,061 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,028 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,898 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 69,836 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 68,754 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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P316 EVJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P316 EVJ, 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 P316 EVJ registered?

P316 EVJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P316 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P316 EVJ shows 21 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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