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P41 SUW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,839 mi
Last recorded140,839 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 SUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 140,839 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 135,278 miles

Oil leak

brake discs worn

brake pipes corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 25 May 2012 132,590 miles

NEARSIDE SIDE STEP SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Oil leak

OFFSIDE SIDE STEP SERIOUSLY CORRODED AND INSECURE

Fail 25 May 2012 132,590 miles

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

NEARSIDE SIDE STEP SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Oil leak

OFFSIDE SIDE STEP SERIOUSLY CORRODED AND INSECURE

Pass 30 Dec 2010 130,046 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 130,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside side step badly corroded at rear

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 122,306 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 122,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 122,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 110,892 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 110,892 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2007 104,054 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2006 99,353 miles

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 SUW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc 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 P41 SUW, 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 SUW registered?

P41 SUW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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