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P514 DFR

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,283 mi
Last recorded147,283 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 DFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 147,283 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 147,283 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 146,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 144,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 144,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 144,129 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Oct 2011
Fail 26 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 139,439 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 136,984 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 136,984 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 132,644 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 127,401 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 127,401 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 120,255 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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P514 DFR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P514 DFR, 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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P514 DFR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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