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P506 KDP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,428 mi
Last recorded146,428 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 KDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 146,428 miles

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar 'D' bush's have slight play

Rear diff has oil leak

SLight leak on rear muffler

SLight play in the front wheel bearings

Slight play in the steering system

Fail 3 Nov 2011 146,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar 'D' bush's have slight play

Rear diff has oil leak

SLight leak on rear muffler

SLight play in the front wheel bearings

Slight play in the steering system

Fail 17 Dec 2010 144,603 miles

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

Nearside wiper split but clears screen

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in rear anti roll bar 'D' bush's

Slight play in steering system

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 144,603 miles

Nearside wiper split but clears screen

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in rear anti roll bar 'D' bush's

Slight play in steering system

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 137,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 126,921 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 118,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 118,405 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 109,984 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 97,383 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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P506 KDP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P506 KDP, 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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P506 KDP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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