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P741 RNG

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,776 mi
Last recorded115,776 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 RNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 115,776 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 111,087 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

slight corrosion various areas underside of vehicle

slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Oct 2010 106,496 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Oct 2010 106,492 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Oct 2009 99,947 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Oct 2009 99,946 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 92,514 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 92,513 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear cannot open door

Pass 3 Oct 2007 84,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 84,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 76,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 Sep 2006 76,330 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 27 Sep 2005 69,617 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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P741 RNG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P741 RNG, 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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P741 RNG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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