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P648 VKG

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,653 mi
Last recorded112,653 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 VKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 112,653 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 111,223 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 111,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2015 107,902 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 103,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 11 Nov 2014 103,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 16 Oct 2013 99,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear chassis crossmember corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 99,905 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear chassis crossmember corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2010 80,409 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 77,257 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,318 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 62,322 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 62,316 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 57,659 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 57,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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P648 VKG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P648 VKG, 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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P648 VKG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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