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P819 XKH

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

102,375 mi
Last recorded102,375 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 XKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2010 102,375 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecured

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear brake discs corred

Pass 22 Jul 2009 93,447 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 93,447 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,729 miles

off side rear suspension arm bent

Fail 10 Jul 2008 85,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side rear suspension arm bent

Pass 8 Jun 2007 67,829 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 67,804 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 61,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 61,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 61,285 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 61,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

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

brake pipe to n/s/f flexi, and o/s/r link pipe showing signs of corrosion. fuel pipes corroded, both front tyres worn, rear silencer corroded and leaking

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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P819 XKH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 P819 XKH, 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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P819 XKH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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