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P696 HEO

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,935 mi
Last recorded162,935 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 HEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 162,935 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 148,439 miles

Fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 140,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s outer sill corroded

rear fuel tank cover corroded

steering ball joints slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2012 130,791 miles

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

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

rear seats no fitted

slight play in steering box

Fail 29 Aug 2012 130,791 miles

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

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

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

rear seats no fitted

slight play in steering box

Pass 23 Aug 2011 124,732 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 117,584 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn edges

no rear seats fitted

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 109,369 miles

front discs worn

front pads look low

Pass 23 Aug 2008 99,438 miles

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

rear seats removed

Pass 31 Aug 2007 89,924 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 89,924 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 77,611 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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P696 HEO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P696 HEO, 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 P696 HEO registered?

P696 HEO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P696 HEO safe to buy?

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