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P63 TAB

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,434 mi
Last recorded111,434 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 TAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 111,434 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

h/b and service brake has only just met requirements

Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,971 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 110,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 105,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 105,693 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 99,205 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 99,205 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 99,204 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2008 96,420 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 92,810 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 90,451 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 90,451 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 84,431 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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P63 TAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P63 TAB, 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 P63 TAB registered?

P63 TAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P63 TAB safe to buy?

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