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P820 HUX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,005 mi
Last recorded111,005 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 HUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 111,005 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 110,980 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 109,087 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 198,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

damage to offside front corner and drivers door

front brake discs scored and pitted

slight play at steering wheel

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 105,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 100,884 miles

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 11 Nov 2008 95,847 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper small split but still clearing

Pass 12 Nov 2007 91,941 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 87,078 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 82,561 miles

centre exhaust mounting block is deteriorating † † †

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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P820 HUX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P820 HUX, 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 P820 HUX registered?

P820 HUX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P820 HUX safe to buy?

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