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R103 YKK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,376 mi
Last recorded123,376 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 YKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 123,376 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear light lense cracked but not showing white light

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front doors have slight play in hinges

both front indicator outer lenses missing

oil leak

rear fuel pipe corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2017 123,376 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear light lense cracked but not showing white light

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front doors have slight play in hinges

both front indicator outer lenses missing

oil leak

rear fuel pipe corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2016 119,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front indicator outer lenses missing

o/s/f spot light damaged

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in n/s/f w/bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 117,313 miles

Front indicator lense covers missing

Nearside Front steering drop arm has slight play

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

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 117,313 miles

Front indicator lense covers missing

Nearside Front steering drop arm has slight play

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 113,410 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front indicator outer lenses missing

expansion bottle leaking

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play n/s/f w/bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 108,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front indicator outer lenses missing

expansion tank cracked & leaking

rear brake pipes corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2012 103,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front indicator outer lenses missing

expansion tank cracked & leaking

front wipers poor

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split & perished but preventing the ingres of dirt

radiator leaking

rear brake pipes corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in n/s/f w/bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 97,700 miles

Battery slightly loose

Minor PAS and engine oil leaks

N/S/F D bush worn

O/S/F Headlamp slightly loose

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 97,700 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery slightly loose

Minor PAS and engine oil leaks

N/S/F D bush worn

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F Headlamp slightly loose

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 91,445 miles

both front indicator outer lenses missing

centre & rear exhaust corroded

rear washer inop

slight blow centre exhaust

slight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder

slight leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 1 Sep 2009 84,770 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre & rear exhaust corroded & deteriorating

o/s/f indicator outer lens missing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,867 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 77,867 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 71,212 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 11 Aug 2006 64,880 miles

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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R103 YKK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R103 YKK, 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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R103 YKK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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