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P552 GRA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,369 mi
Last recorded96,369 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 GRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 96,369 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 96,361 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

ADVISE ALL TYRES BADLEY PERRISHED JUST PASSES TEST ###############################

ADVISE EXHAUST VERY POOR CONDITION ##########################################

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 96,354 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 96,354 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 94,624 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 94,624 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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P552 GRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P552 GRA, 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 P552 GRA registered?

P552 GRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P552 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P552 GRA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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