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P801 JOL

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,791 mi
Last recorded120,791 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 JOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 120,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 118,617 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 114,441 miles

All 4 tyres are low on tread 2mm/3mm

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip to O/S lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 114,441 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Leak from bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

All 4 tyres are low on tread 2mm/3mm

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip to O/S lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 105,285 miles

255/65R16

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

TEMP GAUGE WENT VERY HIGH ?

Pass 1 Jul 2015 96,947 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 90,405 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f wiper arm requires adjustment

n/s/r seat belt twisted

oil leak from gearbox to propshaft

steerinr column has vertical & horizontal movement

Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,824 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,126 miles

Oil leak

Oil level low

Side steps corroded recommend replace/ removal

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 78,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Oil level low

Side steps corroded recommend replace/ removal

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,809 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 64,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise exhaust center box badly corroded

n/s and o/s side steps are corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,446 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,191 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 49,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 43,541 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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P801 JOL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P801 JOL, 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 P801 JOL registered?

P801 JOL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P801 JOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P801 JOL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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