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P346 RNF

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,505 mi
Last recorded125,505 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 RNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 125,505 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 125,505 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 116,316 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 107,503 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 107,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front number plate starting to derteriate but not to excess at present

Pass 15 Aug 2006 97,628 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 97,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 87,522 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 87,518 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate deteriorating but not too excess at present.

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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P346 RNF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue 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 P346 RNF, 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 P346 RNF registered?

P346 RNF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P346 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P346 RNF 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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