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P855 VDS

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,211 mi
Last recorded81,211 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 VDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 81,211 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 81,211 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 69,643 miles

advise corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

advise judder from offside rear brake

exhaust blowing slightly from manifold area

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside front indicator lens temp repaired

nearside front shock absorber leaking

nearside headlamp temp repaired

offside front brake disc pitted

oil and fluid leaking from engine bay and underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Nov 2007 69,303 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

advise corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

advise judder from offside rear brake

exhaust blowing slightly from manifold area

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside front indicator lens temp repaired

nearside front shock absorber leaking

offside front brake disc pitted

oil and fluid leaking from engine bay and underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2006 52,844 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 52,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front reg plate discoloured

nearside front brake pipe up to flexi pipe slighty corroded

offside rear & nearside rear brake pipes up to calipers slighty corroded

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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P855 VDS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P855 VDS, 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 P855 VDS registered?

P855 VDS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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