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Q227VNP

1971 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,376 mi
Last recorded203,376 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2006
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Frontera116,057 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ227VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2006 203,376 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

no plate lamp repaired with tape

oil leak

rear door top hinge worn

Fail 21 Dec 2005 203,376 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

No. Plate Lamp Repaired with tape

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

rear boot/door top hinge broken

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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Q227VNP is a 1971 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 116,057 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 Q227VNP, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q227VNP registered?

Q227VNP is a 1971 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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