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P846 EFC

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,297 mi
Last recorded141,297 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 EFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 141,297 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 134,201 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 126,541 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 126,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 119,987 miles

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

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

nsr tyre low on pressure

Pass 13 Nov 2006 113,878 miles

both rear and offside tyres 1.6

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Dec 2005 109,221 miles

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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P846 EFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P846 EFC, 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 P846 EFC registered?

P846 EFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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