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P380 SNK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,548 mi
Last recorded128,548 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 SNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 128,548 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 121,530 miles

damage to offside rear body

Fail 21 May 2015 121,520 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damage to offside rear body

Pass 10 Feb 2014 114,934 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 111,650 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 108,799 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 107,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 107,829 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 102,617 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 94,223 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 94,223 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 88,033 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 88,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 81,984 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 75,018 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 75,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P380 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P380 SNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P380 SNK registered?

P380 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P380 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P380 SNK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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