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P974 DBV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,492 mi
Last recorded105,492 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 DBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 105,492 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED AT REAR CAT JOINT!

TYERS PERISHING!

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2013 105,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

EXHAUST CORRODED AT REAR CAT JOINT!

Fuel pipe/s corroded

TYERS PERISHING!

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2012 97,987 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 97,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 88,275 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 82,999 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 82,812 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 78,485 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 78,485 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 73,708 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 68,247 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 61,754 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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P974 DBV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P974 DBV, 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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P974 DBV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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