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P761 OVT

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,128 mi
Last recorded113,128 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 OVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 113,128 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 113,124 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 102,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2007 96,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 92,446 miles

Rear n/s and o/s bumper end brackets badly corroded

o/s rear number plate lamp cracked

Fail 12 May 2006 92,441 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s rear number plate lamp cracked

rear n/s and o/s bumper end brackets badly corroded

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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P761 OVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P761 OVT, 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 P761 OVT registered?

P761 OVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P761 OVT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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