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P913 RPP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

94,773 mi
Last recorded94,773 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP913 RPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2011 94,773 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

engine light on

Pass 6 Apr 2010 93,865 miles

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

bonnet corroded

under of vehicle rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2010 93,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

under of vehicle rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2010 93,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bonnet rusty

boot hinges very stiff

fuel pipes very rusty at rear

rusty under vehicle tow bar rusty

slight play in steering column

Pass 9 Mar 2009 92,600 miles

rear door stiff to open

rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2009 92,600 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

rear door stiff to open

rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2008 90,494 miles

fuel pipes at rear very corroded

fuel stains ontop of tank

Fail 3 Mar 2008 90,494 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fuel pipes at rear very corroded

fuel stains ontop of tank

Pass 12 Mar 2007 88,395 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 88,345 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

N/S/F tyre worn

O/S/F tyre on limit

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 10 Mar 2006 85,762 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 85,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/S/F tyre worn

fuel pipes rusty

windscreen cracked

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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P913 RPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 P913 RPP, 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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P913 RPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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