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R125 PUY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,782 mi
Last recorded142,782 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 PUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 142,782 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 135,251 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 135,251 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2008 127,410 miles

slight blow on exhaust intermediate joint

Pass 14 Dec 2007 120,937 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 12 Dec 2007 120,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 20 Oct 2006 104,182 miles

front brake imbalance showing 22% max permisable is 25%

front brake pads worn

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn almost to lower tread limit of 1.6mm

Fail 20 Oct 2006 104,182 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads worn

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn near lower tread limit

Pass 11 Oct 2005 92,531 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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R125 PUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R125 PUY, 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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R125 PUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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