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P846 SNM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,603 mi
Last recorded99,603 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 99,603 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 99,603 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 97,441 miles

Fuel pipes at rear starting to corrode

Rear wiper deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Vehicle showing general signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 10 Jun 2008 90,408 miles

Centre exhaust starting to corrode

Nearside front tyre getting low on outside edge

Nearside rear tyre getting low on outside edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight judder from rear brakes

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

This vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 10 Jun 2008 90,408 miles

Centre exhaust starting to corrode

Nearside front tyre getting low on outside edge

Nearside rear tyre getting low on outside edge

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight judder from rear brakes

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

This vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 14 Jun 2007 83,062 miles

corrosion on chassis components

slight cut in side wall not showing cords

slight oil leak from n/s rear axle

Fail 14 Jun 2007 83,062 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

corrosion on chassis components

slight cut in side wall not showing cords

slight oil leak from n/s rear axle

Fail 6 Jun 2006 73,962 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chassis showing signs of surface corrosion

damp area on rear diff

slight cut in offside front tyre side wall, not showing cords

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Jun 2006 73,962 miles

damp area on rear diff

chassis showing signs of surface corrosion

slight cut in offside front tyre side wall, not showing cords

slight play in steering box

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 SNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P846 SNM, 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 SNM registered?

P846 SNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P846 SNM safe to buy?

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