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P488 SNK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,472 mi
Last recorded85,472 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 SNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 85,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight ware in steering system

Pass 29 Jul 2009 82,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 82,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 74,686 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 74,686 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

stone chip in front screen

Pass 14 Jun 2007 69,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

JUST ACCEPTABLE - Play in steering column bearings & tilt mechanism - recommend attention

centre & rear exhaust sections corroded; centre section leaking slightly; exhaust seems noisy

play in both front wheel bearings

rear brake pads seem low

signs of coolant on engine undertray

Fail 14 Jun 2007 69,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

JUST ACCEPTABLE - Play in steering column bearings & tilt mechanism - recommend attention

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

centre & rear exhaust sections corroded; centre section leaking slightly; exhaust seems noisy

play in both front wheel bearings

rear brake pads seem low

signs of coolant on engine undertray

Pass 19 Jun 2006 64,487 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box mounting nuts missing !

slight movement in steering column bushes

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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P488 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P488 SNK, 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 P488 SNK registered?

P488 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P488 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 SNK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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