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P442 SNK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,449 mi
Last recorded76,449 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 SNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,449 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 69,164 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front wheels slightly stiff to turn

Fail 21 Jun 2010 69,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front wheels slightly stiff to turn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 61,421 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2008 53,487 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN TO LIMITS

N/S MIRROR CRACKED

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Pass 16 Jun 2007 46,306 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,351 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

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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P442 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey 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 P442 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 P442 SNK registered?

P442 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P442 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P442 SNK 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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