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P802 GOF

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,115 mi
Last recorded76,115 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 GOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 76,115 miles

under-vehicle surface rusted

Fail 11 Apr 2019 76,084 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer-sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under-vehicle surface rusted

Pass 1 May 2018 74,528 miles

Free play at steering wheel

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Handbrake cables in poor condition

Offside reverse light inop

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 74,528 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Free play at steering wheel

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Handbrake cables in poor condition

Offside reverse light inop

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,692 miles

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

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

remove wheels x 4 to fully inspect brake pads

surface corrosion on brake pipes

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 65,252 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,271 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,045 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 62,030 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 59,657 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,657 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,397 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 56,118 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 55,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,984 miles

play in steering column

Fail 1 Mar 2007 52,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 48,750 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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P802 GOF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P802 GOF, 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 P802 GOF registered?

P802 GOF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P802 GOF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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