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P954 VTN

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,713 mi
Last recorded132,713 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 VTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 132,713 miles

front tyres nearing wear bars and perished

Fail 13 Feb 2016 132,597 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front tyres nearing wear bars and perished

Pass 16 Feb 2015 127,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

quite a lot of brake pedal travel

Fail 9 Feb 2015 127,158 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

quite a lot of brake pedal travel

Pass 21 Feb 2014 122,683 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 118,823 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 118,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 114,343 miles

engine oil leak

long brake pedal travel?

slight play at top steering column bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2011 109,563 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 109,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 102,843 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 98,286 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 92,380 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 92,380 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 84,942 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 80,350 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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P954 VTN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P954 VTN, 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 P954 VTN registered?

P954 VTN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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