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P835 UKH

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,345 mi
Last recorded92,345 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 UKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 92,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear brake discs have light surface corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2009 91,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear brake discs have light surface corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 90,242 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 85,922 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 75,343 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 75,264 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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P835 UKH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P835 UKH, 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 P835 UKH registered?

P835 UKH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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