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P626 SVS

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,664 mi
Last recorded139,664 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP626 SVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2012 139,664 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

fuel cap is of temp, type but still provides good seal

Pass 19 Jan 2011 133,865 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 133,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 128,531 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 128,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 124,378 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 121,640 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 121,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 115,652 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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P626 SVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P626 SVS, 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 P626 SVS registered?

P626 SVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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