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R207 BAE

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,666 mi
Last recorded113,666 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 BAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 113,666 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 113,666 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 107,958 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 107,958 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R207 BAE is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R207 BAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R207 BAE?

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What year was R207 BAE registered?

R207 BAE is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R207 BAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 BAE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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