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P919 FJO

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,627 mi
Last recorded104,627 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 FJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 104,627 miles

gearbox xmember bolts missing , but welded on

Fail 22 Apr 2013 104,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gearbox xmember bolts missing , but welded on

Pass 15 Sep 2010 98,829 miles

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

corrosion on rear chassis

rear brake discs scored

thermo stat housing leaking

washer bottle leaking

Fail 14 Sep 2010 98,829 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on rear chassis

rear brake discs scored

thermo stat housing leaking

washer bottle leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2009 93,770 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 87,178 miles

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

drivers check door check strap missing

poss clutch thrust bearings noisey

unable to check rear seat belts rear seat tipped up

Fail 2 Jan 2008 87,175 miles

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

drivers check door check strap missing

poss clutch thrust bearings noisey

unable to check rear seat belts rear seat tipped up

Pass 17 Oct 2006 82,787 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 82,787 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P919 FJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc 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 P919 FJO, 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 P919 FJO registered?

P919 FJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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