MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,918 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
play in steering wheel
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
play in steering wheel
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)
slight movement in steering wheel
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
front exhaust silencer shield loose and rattling
noise from brake servo in line valve
two rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P842 UWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P842 UWP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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