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R273 XVM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,108 mi
Last recorded122,108 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 XVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 122,108 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 109,981 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

outer n/s/f indicator lens missing but still showing orange

Fail 22 Sep 2011 109,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust manifold to cylinder head gaskets blowing

o/s door mirror glass cracked

outer n/s/f indicator lens missing but still showing orange

Pass 17 Sep 2010 93,815 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 93,814 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside steering components have slight play.

nearside front headlamp slightly loose.

offside door mirror cracked.

rear wiper blade starting to split.

small amount of play in steering column.

small blow from exaust centre box.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 76,892 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,304 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 71,385 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 67,035 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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R273 XVM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R273 XVM, 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 R273 XVM registered?

R273 XVM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R273 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R273 XVM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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