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P33 JTC

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,443 mi
Last recorded104,443 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 JTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 104,443 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,275 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,790 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 90,561 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,067 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 78,089 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front and rear anti roll bar links worn

front brakehoses detioriated

Fail 22 Aug 2011 78,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front and rear anti roll bar links worn

front brakehoses detioriated

Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,588 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 74,588 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 71,390 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 7 Sep 2009 71,370 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 12 Aug 2008 67,381 miles

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

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear load valve brake pipes

rear tyres perrished on side walls

Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,381 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear load valve brake pipes

rear tyres perrished on side walls

Pass 5 Sep 2007 63,973 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Aug 2006 60,364 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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P33 JTC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P33 JTC, 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 P33 JTC registered?

P33 JTC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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