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P434 WUA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,241 mi
Last recorded134,241 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 WUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 134,241 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 128,300 miles

rear tow bar fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 123,340 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2008 115,220 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 115,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 109,600 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 96,454 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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P434 WUA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P434 WUA, 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 P434 WUA registered?

P434 WUA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P434 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P434 WUA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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