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P490 UVT

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,279 mi
Last recorded96,279 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 UVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 96,279 miles

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,785 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 78,486 miles

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

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

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

play starting in both rear D-shaped anti roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Jul 2011 69,078 miles

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

both rear brake pipes on rear axle starting to corrode

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,889 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Steering column insc.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 53,812 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,812 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,131 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 51,121 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 49,328 miles

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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P490 UVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P490 UVT, 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 P490 UVT registered?

P490 UVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P490 UVT safe to buy?

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