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P451 SNK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,607 mi
Last recorded84,607 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 SNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 84,607 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 84,485 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 80,700 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 80,666 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE UNDER WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORROADED

Pass 15 Jan 2010 78,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,182 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 71,888 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 65,705 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 59,782 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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P451 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P451 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 P451 SNK registered?

P451 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P451 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P451 SNK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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