MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,772 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
Oil leak
chassis & suspension components very corroded in places.
fuel pipes corroded
side steps very corroded.
o/s side step mountings very corroded
tow bar corroded
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
windscreen washer poor opporation. rear brake discs poor condition. side steps very corroded
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
o/s washer opporation poor. surface corrosion on n/s/f brake flexy hose.
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P473 SPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 May 1997.
Is P473 SPW safe to buy?
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