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R308 CHE

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,128 mi
Last recorded98,128 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 CHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2007 98,128 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 92,499 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 92,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust middle box corroded (not leaking)

exhaust note noisey †

exhaust possibly leaking from manifold unable to determ ine due to heat shielding

front brake readings fluctuating (possible warped brake discs)

front tyres wearing on shoulders

rattle from engine

substantial difference in rear park brake readings (advise brakes to be checked)

wheel alignment appears to be out

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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R308 CHE is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol 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 R308 CHE, 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 R308 CHE registered?

R308 CHE is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R308 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 CHE 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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