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P441 EWN

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,842 mi
Last recorded128,842 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP441 EWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 128,842 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 128,842 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 124,104 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 118,881 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 118,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 114,246 miles

front exhaust blow

Pass 15 May 2012 109,454 miles

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

oil leak

play in n/s steering idler

play in steering column

Pass 5 May 2011 102,987 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 3 May 2011 102,987 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2010 97,225 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 97,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 91,432 miles

Oil leak

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 84,304 miles

advise n/s wiper

Pass 19 Feb 2007 80,416 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 80,415 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 78,754 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 78,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P441 EWN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P441 EWN, 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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P441 EWN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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