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P588 RYS

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,308 mi
Last recorded99,308 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 RYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 99,308 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 99,308 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

engine oil leak

front number plate faded

fuel tank gaurd corroded

rear differesial leaking

steering box worn

Pass 8 Jun 2007 96,975 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 96,975 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front number plate fading

exhaust bracket missing at catalyst

front steering slight play both sides,(steering box)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 89,760 miles

brake pipes startin g to corrode front to rear

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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P588 RYS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P588 RYS, 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 P588 RYS registered?

P588 RYS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P588 RYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P588 RYS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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