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P871 PUG

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,780 mi
Last recorded94,780 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 PUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,780 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,782 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 82,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2007 75,504 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 75,503 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P871 PUG is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 83,777 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 P871 PUG, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P871 PUG registered?

P871 PUG is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is P871 PUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P871 PUG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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