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P459 SNM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,924 mi
Last recorded68,924 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 SNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 68,924 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 65,009 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 65,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,783 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,797 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 54,645 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 48,986 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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P459 SNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SNM, 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 SNM registered?

P459 SNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P459 SNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P459 SNM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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