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P7 CWW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,309 mi
Last recorded163,309 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 CWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 163,309 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s outer sill repair inappropriately

Fail 6 Jun 2013 163,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s outer sill repair inappropriately

Fail 11 Jun 2012 154,697 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

chassis corroding

exhaust repaired

long parking brake travel

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split but still sealing

offside rear floor corroded by body mount

offside rear sill weld repair and corrosion

oil leak

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2012 154,697 miles

chassis corroding

exhaust repaired

long parking brake travel

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split but still sealing

offside rear floor corroded by body mount

offside rear sill weld repair and corrosion

oil leak

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2012 154,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions not tested due to exhaust blow

Pass 13 Jun 2011 149,736 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 149,736 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 139,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine cooling fan does not work!!!!!!!!!!

nearside and offside front washer jets are partially blocked!!!

offside rear tyre is BADLY CRACKED/PERISHING!!!

Fail 21 Apr 2010 139,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine cooling fan does not work!!!!!!!!!!

nearside and offside front washer jets are partially blocked!!!

offside rear tyre is BADLY CRACKED/PERISHING!!!

Pass 17 Apr 2009 133,477 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

brake and clutch fluid low

n/s/r/tyre low

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Apr 2009 133,465 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

brake and clutch fluid low

n/s/r/tyre low

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2008 130,676 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 127,195 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 123,490 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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P7 CWW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P7 CWW, 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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P7 CWW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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