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M12 ERP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,354 mi
Last recorded115,354 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 ERP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 115,354 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 115,273 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 105,280 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 99,270 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 89,729 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear passanger dorr doesn't open from the outside

spare tyre tread low

Pass 21 Apr 2006 85,266 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 85,266 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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M12 ERP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M12 ERP, 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 M12 ERP registered?

M12 ERP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is M12 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 ERP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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