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R112 HSC

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,321 mi
Last recorded108,321 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 HSC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 108,321 miles

surface corrsion on underneath

Pass 4 Jun 2013 101,105 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 95,174 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 92,722 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 84,762 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 74,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,840 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 64,835 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,399 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 52,396 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 48,172 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear steel brake pipe4s rusting req attension and front brake pipe ferrels rusting req attension in due cours of side mirror craktedgenral corrision under side of vehicle req attension

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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R112 HSC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R112 HSC, 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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What year was R112 HSC registered?

R112 HSC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R112 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 HSC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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