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P387 VGB

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,681 mi
Last recorded137,681 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 VGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2007 137,681 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 133,666 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 133,655 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

nearside and offside front upper ball joint gaitors split

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P387 VGB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P387 VGB, 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 P387 VGB registered?

P387 VGB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P387 VGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P387 VGB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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