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R245 FGG

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,538 mi
Last recorded99,538 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 FGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 99,538 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,070 miles

4x4 in rear wheel drive,front drive shafts c v joints noisy.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front body corrosion close to chassis mount.

welding covered up

Fail 23 Mar 2012 94,049 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

4x4 in rear wheel drive,front drive shafts c v joints noisy.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front body corrosion close to chassis mount.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,400 miles

Battery not properly secured.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 91,400 miles

Battery not properly secured.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 87,832 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 87,832 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 87,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 71,255 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 61,301 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 61,301 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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R245 FGG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R245 FGG, 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 R245 FGG registered?

R245 FGG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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