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P518 SNK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,584 mi
Last recorded156,584 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 SNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 156,584 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 156,570 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 156,220 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Temporary repair to offside headlamp mounting

Fail 21 Dec 2012 156,195 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Temporary repair to offside headlamp mounting

Pass 23 Dec 2011 152,830 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2010 151,772 miles

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to offside rear disc

Surface cuts to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fuel tank undershield corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2010 151,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to offside rear disc

Surface cuts to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fuel tank undershield corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 145,712 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank support corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 143,224 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank mounting corroded

High level brake light disconnected

Offside rear suspension trailing arm slightly distorted

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Apr 2008 143,196 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank mounting corroded

High level brake light disconnected

Offside rear suspension trailing arm slightly distorted

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Dec 2006 137,295 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic fuel tank metal cover corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2006 137,282 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic fuel tank outer metal cover corroded

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 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SNK, 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 SNK registered?

P518 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P518 SNK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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