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P616 FTO

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,408 mi
Last recorded71,408 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 FTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,408 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 71,408 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,863 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 65,863 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,214 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 53,569 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 47,084 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 47,084 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 42,779 miles

advise rear pads are 80% worn

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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P616 FTO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P616 FTO, 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 P616 FTO registered?

P616 FTO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P616 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P616 FTO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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