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P326 WDW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,222 mi
Last recorded60,222 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 WDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 60,222 miles

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

Oil leak ()

coolant empty

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to seats folded and items in boot

Fail 9 May 2017 60,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

coolant empty

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

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to seats folded and items in boot

Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,100 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 47,101 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

oil leak from oil filter

rear diff leaking oil

undertray heavily corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 47,101 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from oil filter

rear diff leaking oil

undertray heavily corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 42,007 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 42,007 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2013 35,400 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 35,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,242 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Fuel tank housing badly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leaking from engine, gearbox and final drive, slight leak from steering box.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,230 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 32,230 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,566 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 29,564 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,884 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,268 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,187 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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P326 WDW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P326 WDW, 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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P326 WDW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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