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R315 DUR

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,534 mi
Last recorded127,534 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 DUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 127,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2009 127,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 121,232 miles

Oil leak

chip in screen

opace sun strip strip fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2007 108,158 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks from engine,rear of gearbox & rear axle

Pass 8 Jul 2006 103,234 miles

Offside overtaking morror

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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R315 DUR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R315 DUR, 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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R315 DUR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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