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P841 USU

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,628 mi
Last recorded61,628 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 USU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,628 miles

demister / o/s and n/s sills / o/s/r disc / o/s/f and o/s/r tyres soft / fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2010 61,628 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

demister / o/s and n/s sills / o/s/r disc / o/s/f and o/s/r tyres soft / fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 58,208 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

fuel pipes fuel filter corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2009 58,205 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

fuel pipes fuel filter corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2008 55,712 miles

fuel pipes corroded,o/s sill corroded,n/s/f anti-roll link bar,bonnet catch,

Fail 5 Nov 2008 55,709 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded,o/s sill corroded,n/s/f anti-roll link bar,bonnet catch,

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,362 miles

fuel tank straps corroded,rear fuel lines corroded,rear brake hose ferrules corroded,brake load valve stiff and corroded,steering box free play,front suspension arms corroded,

rear washers not working,front washer works with rear washer switch.

Fail 9 Nov 2007 50,362 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

fuel tank straps corroded,rear fuel lines corroded,rear brake hose ferrules corroded,brake load valve stiff and corroded,steering box free play,front suspension arms corroded,

rear washers not working,front washer works with rear washer switch.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 45,686 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 45,686 miles

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

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

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

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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P841 USU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P841 USU, 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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P841 USU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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