MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front indicator lens missing
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R185 VKE is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R185 VKE, 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 R185 VKE registered?
R185 VKE is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 August 1997.
Is R185 VKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R185 VKE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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