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P781 UAT

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,768 mi
Last recorded103,768 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 UAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 103,768 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 102,277 miles

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

fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 99,372 miles

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

metal fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 95,768 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 95,761 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 90,165 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 84,380 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 78,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre perishing on outer side wall

offside front tyre perishing on inner side wall

Fail 26 Jun 2008 78,519 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre perishing on outer side wall

offside front tyre perishing on inner side wall

Fail 9 Jul 2007 72,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 72,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 66,717 miles

coolant leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2005 61,668 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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P781 UAT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P781 UAT, 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 P781 UAT registered?

P781 UAT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P781 UAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P781 UAT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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