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P355 FBD

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,586 mi
Last recorded128,586 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 FBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 128,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fron to rears front sections (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

performance exhaust fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 128,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fron to rears front sections (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

performance exhaust fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2014 127,689 miles

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

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

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 125,617 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 121,783 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 114,401 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 104,910 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2007 99,899 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2007 99,899 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006

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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P355 FBD is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 P355 FBD, 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 P355 FBD registered?

P355 FBD is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P355 FBD safe to buy?

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