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P54 TJV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,862 mi
Last recorded126,862 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 TJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 126,862 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 126,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 106,575 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 96,440 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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P54 TJV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P54 TJV, 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 P54 TJV registered?

P54 TJV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P54 TJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P54 TJV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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