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P464 SVS

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,631 mi
Last recorded83,631 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 SVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,631 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs worn

Centre rear seat belt missing

Knock somewhere in steering system

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to fully assess vehicle's chassis, suspension, steering and braking components due to the underside of the vehicle being heavily covered in mud,

Fail 12 Apr 2011 86,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs worn

Centre rear seat belt missing

Knock somewhere in steering system

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to fully assess vehicle's chassis, suspension, steering and braking components due to the underside of the vehicle being heavily covered in mud,

Pass 17 Mar 2010 78,627 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,494 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 73,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 71,580 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 64,716 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 60,850 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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P464 SVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,198cc 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 P464 SVS, 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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P464 SVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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