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P342 RVS

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,749 mi
Last recorded95,749 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 RVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 95,749 miles

N/S/R external door handle broken.

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 95,749 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/R external door handle broken.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008

Rust on metal brake pipes

Seal on filer cap poor condition

Fail 23 Jun 2008

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rust on metal brake pipes

Seal on filer cap poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2007 71,326 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 71,320 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,581 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 69,581 miles

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 64,992 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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P342 RVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P342 RVS, 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 P342 RVS registered?

P342 RVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P342 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P342 RVS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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