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P388 VHT

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,650 mi
Last recorded58,650 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 VHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 58,650 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion both front body mounts

some corrosion both sill ends

some corrosion n/s outer sill

Pass 24 Jan 2025 57,997 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 57,817 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,663 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,012 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 55,618 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 53,998 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,867 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,592 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,950 miles

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

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

brake pedal some travel

general underside corrosion

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust deteriated and blow box to tailpipe

Pass 1 Aug 2015 45,054 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

emissions too lean to register

general underside corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,889 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,318 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 40,309 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,859 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,244 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,540 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,363 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,127 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,610 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 13,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 10,565 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2006 10,565 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked

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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P388 VHT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P388 VHT, 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 P388 VHT registered?

P388 VHT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P388 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 VHT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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