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P376 WUM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,492 mi
Last recorded97,492 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 WUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 97,492 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 97,492 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,299 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 86,252 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,524 miles

n/s door step mountings corroded but not affecting mot

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,557 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

cooling fan wiring fouling on power steering pulley

side step mounting brackets corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,828 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 60,828 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 55,609 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 7 Mar 2008 22,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,993 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 52,993 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

nail in o/s and n/s front tyres

slight corrosion on n/s rear brake pipe

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Aug 2006 52,971 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust heavilly corroded

minor leak at steering box

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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P376 WUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P376 WUM, 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 P376 WUM registered?

P376 WUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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