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P41 CWL

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,297 mi
Last recorded120,297 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 CWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 120,297 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 119,853 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 119,828 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2010 118,672 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 116,376 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 112,846 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 106,665 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2007 106,650 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2006 99,043 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 99,043 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively 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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P41 CWL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P41 CWL, 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 P41 CWL registered?

P41 CWL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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