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P459 PPU

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,543 mi
Last recorded104,543 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 PPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 104,543 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/r bumper corner has corrosion

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

O/s headlight has slight movement

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2012 104,543 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/r bumper corner has corrosion

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

O/s headlight has slight movement

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 98,982 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 94,868 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 86,201 miles

front exhaust weak

rear axle diff cover corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 73,093 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 70,122 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 70,122 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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P459 PPU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P459 PPU, 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 P459 PPU registered?

P459 PPU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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