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P440 SNK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,250 mi
Last recorded115,250 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 SNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 115,250 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust has a sight blow from engine manifold area

offside front brake is binding slightly

rear fuel pipes and brake pipes have surface corroisin

Fail 7 Sep 2016 115,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake is binding can not check wheel bearing (3.5.1k)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust has a sight blow from engine manifold area

offside front brake is binding slightly

rear fuel pipes and brake pipes have surface corroisin

Pass 18 Aug 2015 114,811 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 114,175 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 113,790 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 113,332 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 113,329 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 112,831 miles

both front brakes are slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Aug 2010 111,944 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 111,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 110,852 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 110,028 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 110,028 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 108,679 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 101,887 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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P440 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P440 SNK, 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 P440 SNK registered?

P440 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P440 SNK safe to buy?

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