MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,630 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bumper (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bumper (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Underside of vehicle corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear pads getting low †
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R173 ACV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R173 ACV, 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 R173 ACV registered?
R173 ACV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R173 ACV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R173 ACV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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