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R382 VJN

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,496 mi
Last recorded123,496 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 VJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 123,496 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 123,496 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 122,587 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 122,095 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 122,095 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 120,675 miles

rear spring assisters fitted

slight exhaust blow from cold,suspect manifold

slight play in steering adjustable column

some of high level brake lamp inoperative

Fail 6 Apr 2010 120,675 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavy oil leak to rear of engine

rear spring assisters fitted

some of high level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 12 Dec 2008 115,117 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 115,117 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 106,574 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres cracking in tread area.

screw in outer tread area of nearside front tyre.

Fail 11 Dec 2006 98,094 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear propshaft u/j rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2006 98,094 miles

rear propshaft u/j rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2005 90,731 miles

oil leak from engine area.

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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R382 VJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R382 VJN, 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 R382 VJN registered?

R382 VJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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