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R355 DNP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,893 mi
Last recorded73,893 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 DNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 73,893 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 73,890 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,575 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 66,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,583 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 62,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,717 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 59,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 56,387 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 21 Jan 2009 56,362 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Jan 2008 53,057 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 53,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 50,036 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 48,792 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 48,787 miles

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

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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R355 DNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R355 DNP, 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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R355 DNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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