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P817 OPX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,553 mi
Last recorded94,553 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 OPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 94,553 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre cracking and getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2011 90,095 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 89,984 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,825 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 79,040 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 79,040 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,830 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 63,109 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 61,473 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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P817 OPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P817 OPX, 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 P817 OPX registered?

P817 OPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P817 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P817 OPX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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