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R187 SLO

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,194 mi
Last recorded131,194 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 SLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 131,194 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 101,927 miles

Outer Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 97,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 93,261 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 86,153 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 68,142 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 67,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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R187 SLO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R187 SLO, 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 R187 SLO registered?

R187 SLO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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