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P661 GVP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,830 mi
Last recorded72,830 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 GVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,830 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight bind n/s/f brake

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 72,661 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play steering column upper bush

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 7 Nov 2012 72,661 miles

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Slight play steering column upper bush

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,224 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

fuel lines corroded

o/s/f indicator lense missing

slight brake bind o/s/r

slight exhaust blow from centre box

slight free play in steering

Fail 2 Nov 2010 72,213 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

fuel lines corroded

o/s/f indicator lense missing

slight exhaust blow from centre box

slight free play in steering

Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,677 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 65,884 miles

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

o/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 8 Sep 2007 54,616 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 54,603 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,533 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 50,901 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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P661 GVP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P661 GVP, 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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P661 GVP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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