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P549 XYS

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,357 mi
Last recorded130,357 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 XYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 130,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f headlight slightly loose

Pass 21 Jun 2011 123,236 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 116,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2010 116,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 107,429 miles

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

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

surface corrosion at front suspension points

Pass 26 Jun 2008 103,251 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 103,251 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 97,012 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 93,169 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 93,169 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 82,309 miles

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

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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P549 XYS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P549 XYS, 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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P549 XYS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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