MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
various suspension bushes perrishing.
fuel pipes rusty.
various rust under car fuel pipes rusty oil leak
emissions erratic
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
emissions erratic
center box has slight blow and internal baffles loose and noisy
evidence of filler in repair area
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
n/s sill corroding
center box has slight blow and internal baffles loose and noisy
Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R173 GSC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 GSC, 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 GSC registered?
R173 GSC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 August 1997.
Is R173 GSC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R173 GSC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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