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P780 TUY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,552 mi
Last recorded75,552 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 TUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 75,552 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 75,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 70,772 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 70,772 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 64,612 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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P780 TUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P780 TUY, 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 P780 TUY registered?

P780 TUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P780 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P780 TUY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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