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R121 AGY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,269 mi
Last recorded113,269 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 AGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 113,269 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 113,208 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 110,877 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 110,875 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fuel pipes very rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2012 107,768 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 107,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corrodede

o/s step badly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 103,866 miles

fuel pipes rusty

various pipes rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2011 103,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

fuel pipes rusty

various pipes rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2010 99,975 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 99,973 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Nov 2009 95,267 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 86,794 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 74,491 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 64,740 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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R121 AGY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R121 AGY, 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 R121 AGY registered?

R121 AGY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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