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P834 LKJ

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,004 mi
Last recorded113,004 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 LKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 113,004 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 110,871 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 108,785 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 105,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 101,619 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 98,629 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,962 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 87,456 miles

right rear suspension stop missing

Pass 24 Jan 2012 85,098 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded (may need attention soon)

fuel cap rubber is starting to perish

slight oil dampness around power steering box area

Fail 23 Jan 2012 85,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded (may need attention soon)

fuel cap rubber is starting to perish

slight oil dampness around power steering box area

Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 74,157 miles

corrosion to offside doorstep mounting bars (rear)

slight oil dampness around steering box area

Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,845 miles

dampness on steering box

Pass 17 Jan 2008 64,842 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 58,829 miles

slight movement on steering wheel

Fail 31 Jan 2007 58,829 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight movement in sterring wheel

Pass 6 Feb 2006 52,362 miles

slight wear to both front wiper blades.

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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P834 LKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P834 LKJ, 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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P834 LKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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