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P327 MJA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,008 mi
Last recorded69,008 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 MJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 69,008 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 69,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 66,674 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 66,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 24 Jan 2007 64,624 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 64,612 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 62,455 miles

advise middle exhaust box is in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2006 62,442 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

advise the middle exhaust box is in poor condition

oil leak

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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P327 MJA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P327 MJA, 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 P327 MJA registered?

P327 MJA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P327 MJA safe to buy?

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