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P45 RRO

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,683 mi
Last recorded123,683 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 RRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 123,683 miles

near side rear brake pipe slightly corroded

off side rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear discs have grind marks on outer edge

steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 8 Oct 2012 123,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear discs have grind marks on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2011 113,481 miles

exhaust front pipe poor

front number plate poor

off side front brake pipe rusty

rear axel brake pipes rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2011 113,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust front pipe poor

front number plate poor

off side front brake pipe rusty

rear axel brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2010 103,948 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

condition of front and rear number plates

condition of front cross member corrossion

slight play in steering column bush/bearing

some fuel lines coverd time of test passed as inspected

Fail 6 Oct 2010 103,928 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condition of front and rear number plates

condition of front cross member corrossion

slight play in steering column bush/bearing

some fuel lines coverd time of test passed as inspected

Pass 9 Sep 2009 99,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2009 99,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2008 93,436 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2007 86,628 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 86,575 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 82,043 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 73,180 miles

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

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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P45 RRO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P45 RRO, 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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P45 RRO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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