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P703 LRV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,964 mi
Last recorded107,964 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 LRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 107,964 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 107,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2015 10,725 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 105,094 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

underside rusty in places

Pass 9 Jun 2012 33,769 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f outer tyre wall perished

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber cover showing signs of wear

Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,903 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2011 80,903 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 72,915 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cracking on outer wall but is not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 4 Apr 2009 70,755 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,881 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 65,878 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 55,971 miles

o/s washer one jet blocked

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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P703 LRV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P703 LRV, 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 P703 LRV registered?

P703 LRV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P703 LRV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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