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R345 WNB

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,446 mi
Last recorded90,446 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 WNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 90,446 miles

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

brake pipes greased

side steps fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 86,161 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2008 81,572 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

brake pipes greased

side steps fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2008 81,572 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

brake pipes greased

side steps fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2007 76,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edge

o/s deffusa missing

Pass 4 Sep 2007 76,048 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edge

o/s deffusa missing

Pass 31 Aug 2006 72,800 miles

brake pipes greast

Pass 1 Sep 2005 71,030 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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R345 WNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green 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 R345 WNB, 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 WNB registered?

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

Is R345 WNB safe to buy?

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