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P470 RRO

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,612 mi
Last recorded98,612 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 RRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2011 98,612 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 83,659 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 80,777 miles

rear seats/belts not checked

brakes worn ?

Pass 15 Apr 2008 74,272 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 70,297 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 65,255 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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P470 RRO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P470 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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What year was P470 RRO registered?

P470 RRO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P470 RRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P470 RRO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P470 RRO have outstanding finance?

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