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R138 MBR

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,280 mi
Last recorded89,280 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 MBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 89,280 miles

all tyres cracks in sidewalls

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear coil springs

corrosion to tow bar

fuel filter poor condition

fuel lines poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2009 89,280 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyres cracks in sidewalls

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear coil springs

corrosion to tow bar

fuel filter poor condition

fuel lines poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2008 81,953 miles

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

corrsion forming to brake discs.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 74,197 miles

exhaust poor condition †exhaust blow manifold area

Pass 21 Jul 2006 66,581 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 57,740 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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R138 MBR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R138 MBR, 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 R138 MBR registered?

R138 MBR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R138 MBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 MBR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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