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P635 FJK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,018 mi
Last recorded126,018 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 FJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 126,018 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2009 126,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 111,630 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2008 111,630 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 109,008 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 103,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 103,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 99,802 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 99,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P635 FJK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel 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 P635 FJK, 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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P635 FJK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 July 1997.

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