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P40 AMP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,930 mi
Last recorded57,930 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 AMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2006 57,930 miles

CORROSION TO MOST METAL BRAKE PIPES

Corrosion to front brake disc's

Dampness to n/s/r back plate

Front b rake pads ( inner ) LOOK LOW

Slight movement to both headlamps

o s r door not opening

Fail 27 Nov 2006 57,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both front brake disc's slightly corroded

Corrosion to most metal brake pipes

Dampness to n/s/r back plate,

Front brake pads (inner) look low

Slight movement to both headlamps

o/s/r door would not open

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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P40 AMP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P40 AMP, 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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P40 AMP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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