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P775 MVM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,258 mi
Last recorded172,258 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP775 MVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 172,258 miles

play near side front wheel drive disengaged

Fail 8 Mar 2011 172,257 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

play near side front wheel drive disengaged

Pass 25 Mar 2010 162,620 miles

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Mar 2009 153,326 miles

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 146,203 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Mar 2008 146,200 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2007 132,295 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 132,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 122,128 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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P775 MVM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P775 MVM, 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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P775 MVM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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