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R314 DUB

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,142 mi
Last recorded118,142 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 DUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 118,142 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2012 118,018 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BATTERY INSECURE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2011 108,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

STEERING BOX HAS SOME MOVEMENT IN LOWER BUSH

Fail 28 Jan 2011 108,165 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

STEERING BOX HAS SOME MOVEMENT IN LOWER BUSH

Pass 30 Jan 2010 97,068 miles

Battery insecure

GEARBOX CROSS MEMBER HAS 1 BOLT LOOSE OFFSIDE AND 1 MISSING NEARSIDE . NO VISIBLE MOVEMENT ON CROSS MEMBER

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

SLIGHT LIFT ON SECTOR SHAFT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 97,043 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Battery insecure

GEARBOX CROSS MEMBER HAS 1 BOLT LOOSE OFFSIDE AND 1 MISSING NEARSIDE . NO VISIBLE MOVEMENT ON CROSS MEMBER

IGNITION WIRING HANGING LOOSE

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

SLIGHT LIFT ON SECTOR SHAFT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 84,316 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 84,308 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 71,184 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 67,028 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 63,344 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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R314 DUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R314 DUB, 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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R314 DUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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