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R29 HTN

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,511 mi
Last recorded74,511 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 HTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 74,511 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 62,199 miles

CORROSION TO FUEL PIPES

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER DAMP

OFFSIDE FRONT TOP BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

SLIGHT LIFT IN NEARSIDE REAR ANTIROLL BAR LINK

Fail 14 Sep 2005 62,142 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TOP BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR DROP LINK

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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R29 HTN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R29 HTN, 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 R29 HTN registered?

R29 HTN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R29 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 HTN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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