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R302 FHG

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,251 mi
Last recorded82,251 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 FHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 82,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

both off side rear body mountings rusted

Fail 2 Sep 2013 78,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank support rusting

rear axle plate rusting leeking oil

rear chassis rusting

Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank support rusting

rear axle plate rusting leeking oil

rear chassis rusting

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,841 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 63,048 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,048 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,174 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 62,152 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,377 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 59,372 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 55,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,644 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,586 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 51,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,577 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 47,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R302 FHG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R302 FHG, 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 R302 FHG registered?

R302 FHG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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