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P47 CTY

1997 Vauxhall Fronter

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,824 mi
Last recorded87,824 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Fronter81,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 CTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 87,824 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 82,207 miles

n/s rear view mirror glass cracked

centre propshaft carrier mounting perished

Fail 2 Feb 2007 82,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear view mirror glass cracked

centre propshaft carrier mounting perished

Pass 26 Jan 2006 65,902 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 65,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded, vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Fronter?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
5,828
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 263
constant velocity joint gaiter split 108
position lamp(s) not working 84
Stop lamp not working 73
Registration plate lamp not working 69
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P47 CTY is a 1997 Vauxhall Fronter in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Fronter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 81,808 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 Fronter fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P47 CTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Fronter typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Fronter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P47 CTY registered?

P47 CTY is a 1997 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P47 CTY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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