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R366 XTW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,114 mi
Last recorded102,114 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 XTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 102,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 94,508 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 90,332 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 81,916 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 81,878 miles

Emissions not tested Tail pipe incapable of probe being inserted (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 80,321 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear seat belts cannot be fully inspected due to child seat fitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 75,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 69,718 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 69,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,676 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,592 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 63,064 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 62,095 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 59,628 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 55,759 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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R366 XTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R366 XTW, 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 R366 XTW registered?

R366 XTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R366 XTW safe to buy?

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