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P829 MWA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,713 mi
Last recorded81,713 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 MWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 81,713 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

slight play in adjustable column

Fail 21 Jan 2011 81,713 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

slight play in adjustable column

Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,308 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

number plate lights poor

underside of car rusty in places

Fail 21 Jan 2010 64,109 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

number plate lights poor

underside of car rusty in places

Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,546 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,546 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,100 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 52,092 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,028 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 37,451 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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P829 MWA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MWA, 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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P829 MWA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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