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P422 JRY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

76,876 mi
Last recorded76,876 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 JRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 76,876 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 76,790 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,646 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 66,837 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 59,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/65/16 goodyear 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/65/16 goodyear @ 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/65/16 goodyear 2.40mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general component surface corrosion.

rear fog light switch sticky in operation.

upper steering assembly slight wear and lateral movement.

Fail 9 Feb 2018 59,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/65/16 goodyear 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/65/16 goodyear @ 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/65/16 goodyear 2.40mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general component surface corrosion.

rear fog light switch sticky in operation.

upper steering assembly slight wear and lateral movement.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,934 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ancillary drive belt cracked.

general component surface corrosion.

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear fog light switch sticky in operation.

upper steering assembly slight wear and lateral movement.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 59,934 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ancillary drive belt cracked.

general component surface corrosion.

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear fog light switch sticky in operation.

upper steering assembly slight wear and lateral movement.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Offside Rear tyre slight split to inner side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 59,927 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Offside Rear tyre slight split to inner side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,775 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in upper steering coloum

Fail 8 Aug 2014 59,771 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in upper steering coloum

Pass 8 Aug 2013 59,640 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,230 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

slight lateral movement upper steering coloumn.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 59,230 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

slight lateral movement upper steering coloumn.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,089 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 59,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,854 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 58,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,298 miles

Nail in rear tyre

both rear tyres on limit

Fail 24 Jun 2009 58,298 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in rear tyre

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 23 Jun 2008 58,077 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread area.

Fail 15 Jun 2007 56,435 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,435 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 55,972 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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P422 JRY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 P422 JRY, 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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P422 JRY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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