MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front nearside & offside indicator lamp secure bracket damaged
emissions / values fluctuating ref temp running high / level
engine temperature running high / loss of coolant water pump area
front number plate damaged
fuel locking cap key barrell sticking
nearside front spot lamp mount loose fitment
offside rear tyre slow punctured
rear wiper blade deteroated
Coolant leak
Nearside Outer Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front nearside & offside indicator lamp secure bracket damaged
emissions / values fluctuating ref temp running high / level
engine temperature running high / loss of coolant water pump area
front number plate damaged
fuel locking cap key barrell sticking
nearside front spot lamp mount loose fitment
offside rear tyre slow punctured
rear wiper blade deteroated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front pads low
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P343 APL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 P343 APL, 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 P343 APL registered?
P343 APL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 March 1997.
Is P343 APL safe to buy?
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