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P445 TUY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,233 mi
Last recorded70,233 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 TUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,233 miles

Front number plate deteriorated.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in steering (nearside).

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,618 miles

Coolant leak

Front number plate deteriorated.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 66,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Front number plate deteriorated.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,292 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front number plate slightyl deteriorated.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 61,290 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front number plate slightyl deteriorated.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 61,283 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,537 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,450 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 49,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,667 miles

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

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

sump guard fitted unable to check steering fully

Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,653 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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P445 TUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P445 TUY, 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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P445 TUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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