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R193 PNP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,178 mi
Last recorded156,178 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 PNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 156,178 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2013 151,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 151,782 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 142,345 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 134,324 miles

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

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

both side footsteps rusty and excessively corroded

cooling radiator showing signs of leaking

offside front tyre below 1.6mm on the inner edge

spare tyre worn close to minium limit of 1.6mm

Pass 7 Oct 2009 122,192 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering column top bearing

both front tyre valves perishing

exhaust joins corroded

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front headlamp a little loose on fixings

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside front wheel bearing has play in (strong advise)

oil leaks

parking brake has long travel

Pass 24 Oct 2008 118,876 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 114,047 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 108,671 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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R193 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R193 PNP, 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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R193 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R193 PNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 PNP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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