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P461 SNK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,704 mi
Last recorded71,704 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 SNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 71,704 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 68,064 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,096 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,016 miles

N/s/r outer sill corroded / holed

Play detected in o/s/r suspension pan-hard rod bush

Temporary fuel cap fitted (but fits / seals fine)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 62,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on n/s and o/s outer sills

n/s front brake slight drag

Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,804 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s side step corroded

o/s/f tyre cracked in places

play detected in o/s/r stabilizer arm bush

slight play detected in n/s/f wheel

Fail 4 Oct 2013 57,804 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

o/s side step corroded

o/s/f tyre cracked in places

play detected in o/s/r stabilizer arm bush

slight play detected in n/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,334 miles

centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight play detected in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 May 2011 41,851 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,710 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 37,206 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 37,206 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,495 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,520 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 29,471 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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P461 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P461 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P461 SNK registered?

P461 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P461 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P461 SNK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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