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P798 SDM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,972 mi
Last recorded103,972 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 SDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 103,972 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Nov 2011 103,971 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 96,408 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 96,397 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 89,929 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 89,929 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 89,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 83,489 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 74,770 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 65,071 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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P798 SDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P798 SDM, 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 P798 SDM registered?

P798 SDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is P798 SDM safe to buy?

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