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P941 MBD

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,721 mi
Last recorded30,721 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP941 MBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,721 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 100,539 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front registration plate cracked.

Front washers weak.

Play noted at steering wheel.

Fail 17 Aug 2007 100,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

advise slight freeplay at steering wheel

advise wear to front brake discs

Pass 22 Jul 2006 89,995 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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P941 MBD is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P941 MBD, 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 P941 MBD registered?

P941 MBD is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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