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P499 UMR

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,855 mi
Last recorded90,855 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 UMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 90,855 miles

front to rear brake pipes loose-rear tyres are different sizes to front-gearbox x member rusty-oil leaks-exhaust blow at front-drivers seat poor-battery loose-osf door check strap missing

Fail 6 Jun 2012 90,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

battery loose-osf tyre flat-os side step very rusty-gear box x member rusty-engine oil leaks-exhaust blow at front-drivers seat poor

rear tyres are different sizes to front-osr tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 30 May 2012 90,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

battery loose-osf tyre flat-os side step very rusty-gear box x member rusty-engine oil leaks-exhaust blow at front-drivers seat poor

Pass 10 May 2011 86,238 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 78,767 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 78,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1 Offside fron tyre worn on edge

Near and offside lower wishbone ball joint dust covers split

Plat in offside rear anti roll arm bush

Pass 9 Nov 2007 71,521 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing

different size tyres fitted (255/65/16 front) 255/70/16 rear)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 66,783 miles

wipers worn

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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P499 UMR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel 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 P499 UMR, 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 P499 UMR registered?

P499 UMR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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