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P382 SNK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,952 mi
Last recorded133,952 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 SNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 133,952 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 129,294 miles

brake pipes corroded

play in front bearings

play in steering idlers

Pass 5 Jun 2008 125,125 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 125,125 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 114,052 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 113,985 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust knocking

front off side head light glass is hold

oil round the prop

spear tyre flate

tracking

Pass 2 Jun 2006 103,620 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 103,606 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brakes have slight imbalance to the o/s

n/s front door damaged

n/s front outer c/v boot perishing

n/s front outer wing damaged

o/s front head light has a hole in the lense but does not effect the beam patern

rear steel fuel pipes corroded

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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P382 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P382 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 P382 SNK registered?

P382 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P382 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P382 SNK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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