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R173 DKG

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,410 mi
Last recorded87,410 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 DKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 87,410 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 87,410 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 84,630 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 82,089 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 79,950 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front indicator lenses are missing.

slight oil leak on rear diff.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 79,950 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight oil leak on rear diff.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front indicator lenses are missing.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 77,259 miles

both front flasher lamp lens covers are missing.

Fail 26 Jul 2007 77,259 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

THE BOTH FRONT FLASHER LAMP LENS COVERS ARE MISSING.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 69,437 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005

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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R173 DKG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DKG, 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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R173 DKG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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