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P675 PNP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Lpg 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,366 mi
Last recorded136,366 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP675 PNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 136,366 miles

1.heavy oil leaks 2.o/s headlamp slightly loose on mounts 3.n/s side repeater taped up 4.surface corrosion of both front and both front to rear brake pipes

5.play in both front lower balljoints close to the limit

Pass 30 Jul 2011 130,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 130,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 130,054 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear door does not open from inside or outside

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2010 113,119 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2010 113,119 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 102,958 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 97,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 87,379 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 76,672 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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P675 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,198cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P675 PNP, 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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P675 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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