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R167 UAB

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,938 mi
Last recorded91,938 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 91,938 miles

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

screen damaged on o/s not in view

Fail 17 Jul 2017 91,937 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn temp cap (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

screen damaged on o/s not in view

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,468 miles

Front damage to windcsreen

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 83,468 miles

Front damage to windcsreen

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,624 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sill panels weak in places

surface corrosion some brake pipes

under body corrosion in places

Fail 24 Jun 2015 75,623 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sill panels weak in places

surface corrosion some brake pipes

under body corrosion in places

Pass 14 Jun 2014 70,839 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread on 3mm

Fail 12 Jun 2014 70,839 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread on 3mm

Pass 18 Jun 2013 69,546 miles

auxillary drive belt perished

Pass 12 Jun 2012 68,132 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

stone chips to screen

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,638 miles

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

both front tyres perished

dip stick tube insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,143 miles

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

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

front tyres perished

fuel pipes rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,611 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2009 63,576 miles

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,841 miles

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

all four tyres perished

exhaust centre pipe rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R167 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R167 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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R167 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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