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P489 MNP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,566 mi
Last recorded120,566 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 MNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 120,566 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all suspension joint boots split

Pass 25 Feb 2011 115,065 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake poss been bindind

Pass 25 Feb 2010 106,127 miles

FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 106,127 miles

FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 96,421 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED.ALL METAL FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED AND FUEL FILTER.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Feb 2009 96,421 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED.ALL METAL FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED AND FUEL FILTER.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 91,035 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 78,788 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 78,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 66,345 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 66,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P489 MNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 P489 MNP, 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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P489 MNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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