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R355 JPE

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,067 mi
Last recorded100,067 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 JPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 100,067 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 78,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/R tyre Cut in tread

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2010 78,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/R tyre Cut in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise o,s,f, lens cover missing

Pass 26 Oct 2006 62,233 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2005 60,303 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front and rear brake pads worn

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 JPE is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R355 JPE, 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 R355 JPE registered?

R355 JPE is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R355 JPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 JPE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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