MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,281 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
both front discs lipped and worn
slight play in nearside front steering wheel
slight play in steering box
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
both front discs lipped and worn
slight play in nearside front steering wheel
slight play in steering box
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
nearside front seatbelt not tested properly due to baby seat fitted
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R278 LGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 R278 LGJ, 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 R278 LGJ registered?
R278 LGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 October 1997.
Is R278 LGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R278 LGJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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