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R319 LUM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

96,161 mi
Last recorded96,161 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 LUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 96,161 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 96,150 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 92,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 92,989 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 92,988 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 LUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R319 LUM, 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 LUM registered?

R319 LUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R319 LUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R319 LUM shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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