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R345 SLO

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,615 mi
Last recorded156,615 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 SLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 156,615 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r outer door handle missing

Fail 10 May 2011 156,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r outer door handle missing

Pass 15 Sep 2007 123,762 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 114,188 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 103,995 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 103,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R345 SLO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R345 SLO, 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 R345 SLO registered?

R345 SLO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R345 SLO safe to buy?

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