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P522 SNK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,887 mi
Last recorded91,887 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 SNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 91,887 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2014 87,975 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 85,104 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 85,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 80,942 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Dec 2010 77,603 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 77,603 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 74,807 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 74,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 72,517 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 72,517 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 69,696 miles

both front wheel bearings hav e slight play

front brake discs are lipped and has slight corrosion

rear brake discs are linned and has slight corrosion brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Jan 2008 69,696 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wheel bearings hav e slight play

front brake discs are lipped and has slight corrosion

rear brake discs are linned and has slight corrosion brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2006 67,356 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 67,356 miles

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

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

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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P522 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P522 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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P522 SNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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