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A19 MTS

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,958 mi
Last recorded81,958 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 MTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 81,958 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

n/s running board bkt broken

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 10 Oct 2008 81,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

n/s running board bkt broken

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 13 Oct 2007 77,620 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 74,537 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 74,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A19 MTS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A19 MTS, 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 A19 MTS registered?

A19 MTS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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