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P601 MOR

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,956 mi
Last recorded100,956 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 MOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 100,956 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 100,956 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 95,131 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 95,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 90,609 miles

Oil leak

both vehicle side steps, corrosion on rear mounts

Pass 19 Oct 2006 82,430 miles

offside parking brake outer cable starting to perrish

Pass 20 Oct 2005 76,000 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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P601 MOR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P601 MOR, 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 P601 MOR registered?

P601 MOR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P601 MOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P601 MOR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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