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R373 KGC

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,316 mi
Last recorded89,316 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 KGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,316 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 89,316 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 84,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 84,205 miles

n/s/r tyre deflated

oil leak

rear brake pads worn

screw in n/s/r tyre

underside heavily corroded

windscreen stone chipped

exhaust corroded

front brake pads worn

front number plate cracked

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2005 83,995 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 83,995 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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R373 KGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc 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 R373 KGC, 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 R373 KGC registered?

R373 KGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R373 KGC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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