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R214 EUF

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,227 mi
Last recorded51,227 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 EUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 51,227 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 43,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 33,097 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2016 32,938 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,232 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 32,232 miles

Fuel pipe leaking on tank (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,048 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 31,048 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 30,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,147 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,413 miles

steering box wet with oil

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,817 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,940 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,021 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 23,960 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 22,684 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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R214 EUF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R214 EUF, 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 R214 EUF registered?

R214 EUF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R214 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 EUF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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