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P711 MNV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,000 mi
Last recorded134,000 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 MNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 134,000 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to under body

exhaust has been secured by other means

exhaust mounting is loose

offside indicator tell tale light does not work

offside rear door handle is missing

steering column has play

Fail 1 Dec 2011 133,996 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to under body

exhaust has been secured by other means

exhaust mounting is loose

offside indicator tell tale light does not work

offside rear door handle is missing

steering column has play

Pass 1 Nov 2010 125,904 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 125,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

belly pan fitted

both rear doors do not open

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear pads appear low

Pass 29 Jul 2009 115,003 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 115,001 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 112,458 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 105,664 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 98,866 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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P711 MNV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P711 MNV, 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 P711 MNV registered?

P711 MNV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P711 MNV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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