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R195 RPR

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,076 mi
Last recorded110,076 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 RPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 110,076 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 110,071 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

general corrosion under vehicle borderline in places.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 105,634 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 103,067 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 103,067 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 96,971 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 96,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R195 RPR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R195 RPR, 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 R195 RPR registered?

R195 RPR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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