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P582 WHW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,116 mi
Last recorded72,116 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP582 WHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 72,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 72,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 69,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2017 60,574 miles

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

rear diff slight oil leak

slight play in steering system

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,590 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 56,590 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pipes at fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,462 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 50,462 miles

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

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,119 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting missing

slight perishing between treads of both front tyres

slight play in top steering coulmn joint

Fail 8 Jul 2013 47,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

centre exhaust mounting missing

slight perishing between treads of both front tyres

slight play in top steering coulmn joint

Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,529 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 44,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 43,502 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 42,735 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 41,245 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 39,703 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2006 38,149 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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P582 WHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P582 WHW, 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 P582 WHW registered?

P582 WHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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