MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advice corrison on brake pipes
advice slight blow from manifold area
advice slight corrison on near side rear sill
advice tyre side wall cracking
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
advice brake pipes pitted
advice exhaust blowing at manifold
advice play in front wheel bearings
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
o/s rear door will not open from the outside
windscreen slightly scored in zone A
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P497 PVR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P497 PVR, 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 P497 PVR registered?
P497 PVR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 April 1997.
Is P497 PVR safe to buy?
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