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P566 KDC

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,105 mi
Last recorded105,105 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP566 KDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 105,105 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 105,067 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes heavely greased

o s rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2010 103,633 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 61,607 miles

fuel pipes corroded

slight bind on offside front and nearside rear brakes

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

underside and chassis covered in shally corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2008 59,557 miles

both front and rear flexi unions corroded

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar drop link

slight play in steering box

tick over high

Fail 18 Jan 2008 59,516 miles

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

both front and rear flexi unions corroded

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar drop link

slight play in steering box

tick over high

Pass 24 Jan 2007 57,592 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 55,508 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 55,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exaust rusty but not blowing at time of test

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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P566 KDC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P566 KDC, 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 P566 KDC registered?

P566 KDC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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