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P349 FRA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,589 mi
Last recorded111,589 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 FRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 111,589 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 100,010 miles

Coolant leak

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

N/SF TYRE SIDEWALL STARTING TO WEAR

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/SF TYRE SIDEWALL STARTING TO WEAR

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 92,399 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 84,338 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 84,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 81,980 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 72,744 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 62,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 62,108 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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P349 FRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P349 FRA, 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 P349 FRA registered?

P349 FRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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