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R18 ORR

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,199 mi
Last recorded46,199 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 ORR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 46,199 miles

front towing eye insecure

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

underneath of vehicle corroded throughout

Fail 1 May 2008 46,199 miles

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

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

front towing eye insecure

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

underneath of vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,081 miles

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to offside outer sill

underneath of vehicle corroded throughout

Fail 18 Apr 2007 44,081 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes and all rear brake pipes

corrosion to offside outer sill

underneath of vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 5 May 2006 42,740 miles

exhaust system corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

underneath of vehicle corroded throughout

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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R18 ORR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R18 ORR, 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 R18 ORR registered?

R18 ORR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R18 ORR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 ORR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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