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R312 ENP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,034 mi
Last recorded138,034 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 ENP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 138,034 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 133,843 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 129,758 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 129,758 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 124,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 120,049 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

drivers door check strap insecure

offside side step corroded but secure

steering wheel has slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2014 120,049 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

drivers door check strap insecure

offside side step corroded but secure

steering wheel has slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2013 114,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel is has a steel rim

Fail 10 Jan 2013 114,586 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel is has a steel rim

Pass 9 Jan 2012 110,051 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 105,428 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 101,798 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 101,797 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 91,606 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2008 91,606 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 82,774 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 82,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 76,149 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 76,149 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 70,362 miles

a lot of travel on foot brake

Fail 12 Jan 2006 70,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

a lot of travel on foot brake

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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R312 ENP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R312 ENP, 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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R312 ENP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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