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P473 SPW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,772 mi
Last recorded111,772 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 SPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 111,772 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 104,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

chassis & suspension components very corroded in places.

fuel pipes corroded

side steps very corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 104,891 miles

Oil leak

chassis & suspension components very corroded in places.

fuel pipes corroded

side steps very corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 98,893 miles

o/s side step mountings very corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2009 98,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

o/s side step mountings very corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 92,170 miles

windscreen washer poor opporation. rear brake discs poor condition. side steps very corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2008 92,168 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

windscreen washer poor opporation. rear brake discs poor condition. side steps very corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2007 83,206 miles

o/s washer opporation poor. surface corrosion on n/s/f brake flexy hose.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 74,326 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 74,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non standard wheel fitted. front to rear steel brake pipes have surface corrosion (& have been coated with something)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 70,032 miles

Both front tyres down to 2mm in the middle of treaad.

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

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

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

oil leak

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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P473 SPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P473 SPW, 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 P473 SPW registered?

P473 SPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P473 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P473 SPW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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