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P320 SMY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,217 mi
Last recorded101,217 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 SMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 101,217 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 101,217 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 95,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,771 miles

off side front tyre cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,611 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2013 85,944 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 85,944 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 83,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 79,999 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 79,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2005 78,137 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brakes tested using decelerometer

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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P320 SMY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P320 SMY, 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 P320 SMY registered?

P320 SMY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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