The road tax status for P242 SHV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P242 SHV?

The MOT for P242 SHV is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 October 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of P242 SHV?

The recorded mileage for P242 SHV is 107,544 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P242 SHV ULEZ compliant?

No, P242 SHV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Vauxhall Frontera 2.0L Petrol · P242 SHV

P242 SHV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 107,544 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL FRONTERA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 11 Oct 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 107,544 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1997

Engine

1998cc

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P242 SHV Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2024
107,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)

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P242 SHV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Nov 2026, 11:30

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Frontera (P242 SHV) between June 2006 and October 2024.

The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 03 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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P242 SHV Mileage History

05/06/200681,810 mi
06/06/200681,810 mi
07/06/200787,788 mi+5,978 mi
08/06/200787,788 mi
02/10/200894,875 mi+7,087 mi
13/10/200894,875 mi
01/06/200995,107 mi+232 mi
01/06/200995,107 mi
09/12/201097,574 mi+2,467 mi
09/12/201097,574 mi
06/12/201198,711 mi+1,137 mi
19/11/2012100,912 mi+2,201 mi
26/11/2012100,951 mi+39 mi
21/11/2013102,187 mi+1,236 mi
21/11/2013102,187 mi
20/11/2014103,295 mi+1,108 mi
15/10/2015103,768 mi+473 mi
26/09/2016104,199 mi+431 mi
19/09/2017104,812 mi+613 mi
26/09/2017104,841 mi+29 mi
29/09/2017104,841 mi
02/10/2018105,517 mi+676 mi
11/10/2018105,517 mi
03/10/2019106,069 mi+552 mi
04/10/2019106,069 mi
12/10/2020106,323 mi+254 mi
06/10/2022106,650 mi+327 mi
13/10/2022106,655 mi+5 mi
12/10/2023107,173 mi+518 mi
03/10/2024107,544 mi+371 mi

Average of roughly 1,404 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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