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R144 GFV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,605 mi
Last recorded92,605 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 GFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2010 92,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal creeps down slightly

o/s headlamp is cracked

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 92,605 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal creeps down slightly

o/s headlamp is cracked

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2009 182,092 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 182,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f + o/s/f flexi brake pipe ferrules slighly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2008 72,240 miles

exhaust middle box is noisey inside (poss. baffles breaking up)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 72,233 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

exhaust middle box is noisey inside (poss. baffles breaking up)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 59,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 58,922 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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R144 GFV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R144 GFV, 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 R144 GFV registered?

R144 GFV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R144 GFV safe to buy?

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