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P511 RFM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,260 mi
Last recorded88,260 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 RFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 88,260 miles

exhaust corroded+minor leak-balljoints slight lift-front wheel bearings have slight play-

Pass 15 Nov 2012 81,337 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,473 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front wiper split

Fail 22 Oct 2010 73,265 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front wiper split

Pass 4 Dec 2009 71,921 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 65,848 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 53,211 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 45,784 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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P511 RFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P511 RFM, 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 P511 RFM registered?

P511 RFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is P511 RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 RFM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P511 RFM have outstanding finance?

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