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P415 LFL

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,094 mi
Last recorded161,094 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 LFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2020 161,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 158,155 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PLay in top colloum bush

Fail 9 Sep 2019 158,138 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres perished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PLay in top colloum bush

Pass 18 Sep 2018 155,326 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All fuel pipes corroded ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Diff has an oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2018 155,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (Inner sill & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All fuel pipes corroded ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Diff has an oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2017 152,135 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil leak

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 148,669 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 146,170 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 146,170 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 143,026 miles

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 5 Nov 2013 139,492 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside and Offside front tyres have low tread

Nearside rear tyre has low tread

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 139,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tyres cracked and perished

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside and Offside front tyres have low tread

Nearside rear tyre has low tread

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 133,669 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 125,468 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 117,408 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 117,408 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 107,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rubber fuel hose starting to split from fuel filter

Pass 30 Oct 2008 99,922 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 99,922 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 92,062 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 84,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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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P415 LFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P415 LFL, 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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P415 LFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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