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R270 BUA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,084 mi
Last recorded122,084 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 BUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 122,084 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 121,559 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 115,558 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 106,125 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 98,526 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 98,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 89,455 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 89,455 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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R270 BUA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R270 BUA, 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 R270 BUA registered?

R270 BUA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R270 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 BUA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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