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P842 UWP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,918 mi
Last recorded98,918 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 UWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 98,918 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 94,444 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cracks in offside front tyre sidewalls no ply visable at present

cracks in sidewalls of nearside rear tyre no ply visable at prsent

light corrosion on both rear brake pipes by load sensor valve

light corrosion on rear brake pipe left to right by axle

unable to see front or rear brake pads clearly

Pass 27 May 2010 88,032 miles

play in steering wheel

Fail 27 May 2010 88,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

play in steering wheel

Pass 29 May 2009 82,606 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 82,599 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 78,125 miles

slight movement in steering wheel

Fail 28 May 2008 78,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight movement in steering wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2007 73,211 miles

front exhaust silencer shield loose and rattling

noise from brake servo in line valve

two rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2006 68,058 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 68,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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P842 UWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P842 UWP, 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 P842 UWP registered?

P842 UWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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