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CAT 948X

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,331 mi
Last recorded88,331 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAT 948X
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 88,331 miles

corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

fuel tank cover corroded

rear brake pads low

side steps corroded

wiper blades poor

Fail 10 Oct 2014 88,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

fuel tank cover corroded

rear brake pads low

side steps corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 11 Oct 2013 85,663 miles

fuel tank cover corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in offside front upper suspension arm rear bush

Fail 10 Oct 2013 85,663 miles

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

fuel tank cover corroded

offside sidestep corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in offside front upper suspension arm rear bush

Pass 21 Sep 2012 82,580 miles

exhaust centre box rattles

off side rear panel damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2012 82,580 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

off side rear panel damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2011 78,469 miles

both rear shocks slightly damp

offside front shock slightly damp

slight corrosion in nearside rear sill panel

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Oct 2010 75,389 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 75,389 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 70,908 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 70,908 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 66,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 62,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 59,237 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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CAT 948X is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CAT 948X, 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 CAT 948X registered?

CAT 948X is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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