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R319 EAE

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,213 mi
Last recorded92,213 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 EAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2010 92,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r o/s/r outersills corroded

refit n/s headlight into retainer

Pass 2 Nov 2010 92,213 miles

n/s/r o/s/r outersills corroded

refit n/s headlight into retainer

Pass 4 Nov 2009 185,363 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,856 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 73,681 miles

brake pedal has very little reserve travel and feels slightly spongy

Pass 10 Nov 2006 66,576 miles

No Advisory Selected - Update Done By Database Script

Fail 8 Nov 2006 66,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 60,088 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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R319 EAE is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R319 EAE, 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 R319 EAE registered?

R319 EAE is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R319 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R319 EAE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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