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R131 DNP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,925 mi
Last recorded116,925 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 DNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 116,925 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs have surface corrosion on cantact faces.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion to the underside. Rear brake discs have slight corrosion to contact faces.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 116,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs sligtly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f upper and lower suspension arms slightly corroded

o/s and n/s side steps slightly corroded and brackets

o/s/r brake has slight bind

rear axle slightly coroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

vehicle has alot of surface corrosion to underside of body

Pass 15 Aug 2009 116,661 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 116,657 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 112,749 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 100,730 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 90,076 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 79,401 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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R131 DNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R131 DNP, 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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R131 DNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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