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P650 KEW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,293 mi
Last recorded102,293 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP650 KEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 102,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust mount on the chassis loose

Pass 25 Oct 2008 98,202 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 95,070 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 95,070 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 91,986 miles

exhaust been temp repaired but ok for test

Fail 23 Oct 2006

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

exhuast been temp repaired but ok for test

Pass 4 Nov 2005 80,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P650 KEW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P650 KEW, 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 P650 KEW registered?

P650 KEW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P650 KEW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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