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R1 EVY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,112 mi
Last recorded150,112 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 EVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 150,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2019 150,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2009 47,853 miles

exhaust system detiorated

Fail 24 Apr 2009 47,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust system detiorated

Pass 5 Jul 2007 47,853 miles

rear chassy starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 47,221 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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R1 EVY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R1 EVY, 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 R1 EVY registered?

R1 EVY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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