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P518 MRP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,628 mi
Last recorded107,628 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 MRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 107,628 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 107,586 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 105,875 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 100,319 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 100,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 93,852 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 93,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 88,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 88,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Fail 15 Nov 2005 85,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nail in tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2005 85,055 miles

nail in tyre

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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P518 MRP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P518 MRP, 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 P518 MRP registered?

P518 MRP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P518 MRP safe to buy?

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