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P335 SNK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,879 mi
Last recorded97,879 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 SNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2011 97,879 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

leakoff pipe slightly weeping

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,879 miles

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

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

leakoff pipe slightly weeping

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 93,857 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 88,311 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 88,311 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 76,073 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 76,067 miles

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

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

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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P335 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P335 SNK, 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 P335 SNK registered?

P335 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P335 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P335 SNK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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