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P398 KBA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,334 mi
Last recorded55,334 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 KBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 55,334 miles

Central Front sump cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside step corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight film on both front lights

Fail 30 May 2019 55,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,309 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 off on l s v (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes above x member (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear fuel tank guard corroded

Front sump guard fitted

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper end corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside step corroded in poor condition

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight film on both front lights

Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,922 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 54,312 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 53,719 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 53,313 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,745 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 51,591 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 51,584 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 50,846 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 48,931 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,026 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 44,273 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 42,486 miles

- slight play in prop coupling †- front and rear discs corroding †- advise inspection on rear pads †- off side front tyre sidewall cracking

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,486 miles

- slight play in prop coupling †- front and rear discs corroding †- advise inspection on rear pads †- off side front tyre sidewall cracking

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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P398 KBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P398 KBA, 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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P398 KBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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