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P748 UNK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,256 mi
Last recorded80,256 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 UNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,256 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,722 miles

Front No Plate Has Cracks

N\S Rear view Mirror is broken

Fail 2 Sep 2013 78,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front No Plate Has Cracks

N\S Rear view Mirror is broken

Pass 1 Sep 2012 76,527 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,572 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 184,537 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,676 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2009 68,282 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,282 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,289 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 67,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,971 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 62,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 55,748 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 55,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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P748 UNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P748 UNK, 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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P748 UNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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