MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel tank holder corroding
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear disc's pitting
fuel tank holder corroding
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All brake discs slightly worn.
Drivers door check strap missing.
Exhaust rattle.
Front registration plate cracked.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Minor corrosion.
Nearside front wheel arch trim insecure.
Nearside headlamp aim on upper limit and offside on lower limit.
Nearside parking brake cable deteriorated.
Oil leak
Slight movement in both front indicators and offside headlamp.
Slight play in front wheel bearings.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
All brake discs slightly worn.
Drivers door check strap missing.
Exhaust rattle.
Front registration plate cracked.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Minor corrosion.
Nearside front wheel arch trim insecure.
Nearside headlamp aim on upper limit and offside on lower limit.
Nearside parking brake cable deteriorated.
Oil leak
Slight movement in both front indicators and offside headlamp.
Slight play in front wheel bearings.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front registration plate deteriorated
minor body damage
slight corrosion on underside and both outer sills
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front registration plate deteriorated
minor body damage
slight corrosion on underside and both outer sills
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P979 SRW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P979 SRW, 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 P979 SRW registered?
P979 SRW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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