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R145 UAB

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,021 mi
Last recorded90,021 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 90,021 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed on underside

Pass 1 Sep 2014 89,183 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 89,183 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 82,477 miles

o/s outriggers corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 69,797 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,774 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,276 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 50,865 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 44,373 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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R145 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R145 UAB, 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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R145 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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