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P745 LKY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,435 mi
Last recorded116,435 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 LKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 116,435 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 116,435 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 113,000 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 112,965 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 108,592 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

long brake pedal travel

Pass 15 Feb 2011 103,284 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 98,151 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 93,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 86,692 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 86,691 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 80,795 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 75,263 miles

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

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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P745 LKY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P745 LKY, 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 P745 LKY registered?

P745 LKY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P745 LKY safe to buy?

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