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P452 KOV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,072 mi
Last recorded126,072 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 KOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 126,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 126,070 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 121,032 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 109,520 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 99,557 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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P452 KOV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P452 KOV, 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 P452 KOV registered?

P452 KOV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P452 KOV safe to buy?

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