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R177 OUY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,316 mi
Last recorded101,316 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 OUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 101,316 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

can not check fuel filler cap .. locking flap wont open

Fail 11 Apr 2016 101,308 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported pipe to flexly (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

can not check fuel filler cap .. locking flap wont open

Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 93,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,735 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 87,725 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracks on rear outer tyre walls

Fail 6 Apr 2013 79,013 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracks on rear outer tyre walls

damage front wiperblades

Pass 14 Apr 2012 72,128 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

under body showing corrsion

Fail 14 Apr 2012 72,128 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

under body showing corrsion

Pass 2 Apr 2011 65,267 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,473 miles

corrosion on steel brake pipe to rear flexible hose

corrosion on steel brake pipes across rear axle

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2009 54,157 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,150 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,589 miles

nearside front headlamp fixture loose

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis section

slight play in mid section propshaft uv joint

Pass 13 Apr 2006 38,655 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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R177 OUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R177 OUY, 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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R177 OUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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