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R302 MWP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,346 mi
Last recorded125,346 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 MWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 125,346 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 118,590 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 26 Apr 2014 109,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 101,990 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 92,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 87,657 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 78,090 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,902 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 73,902 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 68,999 miles

advise axle oil

advise oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2006 64,228 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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R302 MWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R302 MWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R302 MWP registered?

R302 MWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R302 MWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 MWP shows 12 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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