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P356 TVT

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,955 mi
Last recorded92,955 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 TVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 92,955 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 78,745 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 72,604 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 72,602 miles

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

general brakepipe corrosion. †fuel pipe corrosion. †general underbody corrosion. †slight wear in steering links. †flexy brakepipe unions corrodeing.

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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P356 TVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P356 TVT, 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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How do I check the history of P356 TVT?

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What year was P356 TVT registered?

P356 TVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P356 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P356 TVT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P356 TVT have outstanding finance?

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