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P74 UWR

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,603 mi
Last recorded93,603 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 UWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 93,603 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front to rear brake pipes getting corroded

offside headlight on high limit

slight play steering column

trailer socket bracket requires arrention

Pass 14 Oct 2011 88,405 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perishing and getting low on tread

front to rear and rear brake pipes undersealed suspect rusty in places

fuel cap seal getting perished

offside front tyre underinflated

offside headlight on high limit

slight play steering column

Fail 13 Oct 2011 88,405 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perishing and getting low on tread

front to rear and rear brake pipes undersealed suspect rusty in places

fuel cap seal getting perished

offside front tyre underinflated

offside headlight on high limit

slight play steering column

Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,966 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 81,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight play steering column

slight scoring brake discs

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2006 61,652 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 66,455 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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P74 UWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P74 UWR, 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 P74 UWR registered?

P74 UWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P74 UWR safe to buy?

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