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P406 YVL

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,776 mi
Last recorded88,776 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 YVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,776 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 88,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 82,166 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 74,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play detected in steering column adjuster

Pass 27 Mar 2008 74,570 miles

slight play detected in steering column adjuster

Pass 28 Mar 2007 69,519 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 69,519 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 62,950 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 62,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P406 YVL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P406 YVL, 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 P406 YVL registered?

P406 YVL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P406 YVL safe to buy?

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