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P829 ANR

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,075 mi
Last recorded128,075 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 ANR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 128,075 miles

body holed and corroded

brake pipes corroded

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 12 Aug 2013 118,356 miles

Chassis and suspension arms heavily under sealed

Off side sill corroded not deemed a prescribed area

Fail 8 Aug 2013 118,276 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Chassis and suspension arms heavily under sealed

Off side sill corroded not deemed a prescribed area

Pass 3 Aug 2012 110,205 miles

sills holed and corroded

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Jan 2011 103,541 miles

chassis surface corrosion throughout

nearside and offside front headlights slight play

nearside and offside front upper and lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear sills corroding

nearside front windscreen crack - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear anti-roll bar mount bush play

rear brake pipes to compensator valve corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2010 89,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes to compensator corroded

front and rear anti-roll bars corroded

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit (2mm)

nearside rear fuel tank strap broken - mounting support plate secure - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 23 Jan 2010 89,808 miles

all brake pipes to compensator corroded

front and rear anti-roll bars corroded

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit (2mm)

nearside rear fuel tank strap broken - mounting support plate secure - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 29 Dec 2008 72,637 miles

chips and crack in windscreen - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside footplate runner board corroded

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside front headlight trim insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2008 66,758 miles

all brake pipes to compensator corroded

chips in windscreen

crack in winscreen - outside zones

rear silencer corroded

slight play in nearside front steering draglink bush

temporary repair to centre silencer

Pass 12 Jan 2007 82,136 miles

crack in windscreen

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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P829 ANR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc 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 P829 ANR, 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 P829 ANR registered?

P829 ANR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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