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P82 WNW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 WNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015

GENRAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 2 May 2014 141,488 miles

ADVISE OIL LEAKS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 141,470 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE OIL LEAKS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 136,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 133,137 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 127,892 miles

corrosion on chassis rails

corrosion on sills

n/s/f indicator lense missing

o/s door mirror

oil leak

wear on front and rear brake disc's

Fail 10 May 2011 127,892 miles

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

corrosion on chassis rails

corrosion on sills

n/s/f indicator lense missing

o/s door mirror

oil leak

wear on front and rear brake disc's

Pass 1 May 2010 114,826 miles

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 15 May 2009 101,895 miles

condition of both rear brake discs

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on all of chassis

corrosion on fuel pipe from fuel tank

damage to o/s/r sill

wear in steering box and steering idlers

Fail 8 May 2009 101,781 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

condition of both rear brake discs

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on all of chassis

corrosion on fuel pipe from fuel tank

damage to o/s/r sill

wear in steering box and steering idlers

Fail 2 May 2008 95,689 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

dampness around fuel injectors

smell of fuel from engine baybut no signs of leaks

surface corrosion on all of chassis

wear inall steering idlers

Pass 2 May 2008 95,689 miles

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

dampness around fuel injectors

smell of fuel from engine baybut no signs of leaks

surface corrosion on all of chassis

wear inall steering idlers

Pass 30 Apr 2007 89,817 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 84,729 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes (mains BORDERLINE)

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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P82 WNW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P82 WNW, 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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P82 WNW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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