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P709 JVU

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,768 mi
Last recorded87,768 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 JVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2019 87,768 miles

Emissions not tested not completed engine showing to hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 83,305 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,066 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 81,056 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,273 miles

both front antiroll bar link gaiters becoming perrished

Fail 27 Jun 2016 75,273 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front antiroll bar link gaiters becoming perrished

both rear antiroll bar mount bushes worn

Pass 26 May 2015 65,954 miles

both front anti roll bar gaiters perrished

both rear anti roll bar mounts becoming worn

Fail 19 May 2015 65,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar gaiters perrished

both rear anti roll bar mounts becoming worn

Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,967 miles

tyres becoming perrished

Fail 2 Jun 2014 64,961 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

tyres becoming perrished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 62,988 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 62,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 61,474 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 61,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,709 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,006 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,161 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 51,238 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 48,098 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,832 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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P709 JVU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc 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 P709 JVU, 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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P709 JVU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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