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P426 NEG

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,751 mi
Last recorded120,751 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 NEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 120,751 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 120,675 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 113,501 miles

fuel hose slightly perished

offside rear parking brake recording low effort

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2007 113,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

fuel hose slightly perished

offside rear parking brake recording low effort

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2006 103,830 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 103,830 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 93,277 miles

exhaust weak and outer cover corroding and coming off † †

front brake pads low

o/s front outer indicator lens missing\(white)

o/s rear hand brake effort low

Fail 18 Jul 2005 93,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

exhaust weak and outer cover corroding and coming off † †

front brake pads low

o/s front outer indicator lens missing\(white)

o/s rear hand brake effort low

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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P426 NEG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P426 NEG, 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 P426 NEG registered?

P426 NEG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P426 NEG safe to buy?

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