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P827 DEJ

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,964 mi
Last recorded91,964 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 DEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 91,964 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 91,963 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 91,885 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 90,735 miles

exhaust has a tempary mounting

various rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2010 90,735 miles

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

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

exhaust has a tempary mounting

various rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 86,213 miles

light corrosion on brake pipes middle to rear

Fail 9 Oct 2009 86,050 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 77,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 75,300 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 73,399 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 73,399 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

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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P827 DEJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P827 DEJ, 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 P827 DEJ registered?

P827 DEJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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