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P381 SNK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,873 mi
Last recorded128,873 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 SNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 128,873 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 107,338 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 107,336 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 104,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 104,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 96,036 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 958,989 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P381 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P381 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.

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What year was P381 SNK registered?

P381 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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