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P396 SNK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,053 mi
Last recorded116,053 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 SNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,053 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 116,035 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

nearside front sidestep corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2007 100,878 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 100,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Dec 2005 85,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P396 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P396 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 P396 SNK registered?

P396 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P396 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 SNK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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