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P404 JRJ

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,679 mi
Last recorded106,679 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 JRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 106,679 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 102,667 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 102,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,429 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight fuel leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 91,989 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 91,987 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 88,481 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 88,481 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 86,311 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 80,983 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 80,983 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 78,298 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 78,298 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/r door not opening from inside or outside handles

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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P404 JRJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P404 JRJ, 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 P404 JRJ registered?

P404 JRJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P404 JRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P404 JRJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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