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R332 HSG

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,053 mi
Last recorded79,053 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 HSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,053 miles

all 4 tyres getting low 3to4mm

near side rear bumper end missing /no sharp edges

near side rear outer door handle broken /still open from in side

slight play in steering column

small cut in side wall offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2010 79,053 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

all 4 tyres getting low 3to4mm

near side rear bumper end missing /no sharp edges

near side rear outer door handle broken /still open from in side

small cut in side wall offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Dec 2008 75,331 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 75,331 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 70,556 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,305 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 62,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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R332 HSG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R332 HSG, 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 R332 HSG registered?

R332 HSG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R332 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 HSG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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