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P701 PNP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,657 mi
Last recorded111,657 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 PNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2018 111,654 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,298 miles

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

o/s/r hub seal leaking oil

Fail 11 Feb 2017 105,283 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r hub seal leaking

slight lift in steering column

Pass 29 Feb 2016 103,305 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r hub seal leaking

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

Fail 5 Feb 2016 103,302 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

bind on n/s/r brake

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2015 99,609 miles

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2014 98,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2013 94,784 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 90,003 miles

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 10 Nov 2010 85,285 miles

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

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

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

front disks slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 82,394 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads and disks on legal limit (( replace soon ))

Fail 10 Nov 2008 79,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight oil leak from offside rear hub

Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,234 miles

slight oil leak from offside rear hub

Fail 13 Nov 2007 75,821 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 75,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 72,899 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 72,899 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 68,145 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 68,145 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P701 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P701 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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What year was P701 PNP registered?

P701 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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