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Q89PVL

1971 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,134 mi
Last recorded145,134 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Frontera116,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ89PVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 145,134 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 141,364 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 141,364 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 139,138 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 134,763 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 134,669 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 129,622 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 121,526 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 121,265 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.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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Q89PVL is a 1971 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Q89PVL, 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 Q89PVL registered?

Q89PVL is a 1971 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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The MOT history for Q89PVL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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