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P720 WAX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,784 mi
Last recorded155,784 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 WAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 155,784 miles

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

backing peeling away on rear number plate

slight exhaust leak from manifold area

Fail 2 Feb 2009 155,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

backing peeling away on rear number plate

Pass 9 Nov 2007
Fail 31 Oct 2007 121,007 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 95,132 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 95,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P720 WAX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P720 WAX, 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 P720 WAX registered?

P720 WAX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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