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R383 EGH

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,874 mi
Last recorded107,874 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 EGH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 107,874 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 104,342 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 100,773 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 96,018 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,018 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 90,224 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front no/plate cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2009 78,699 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 75,669 miles

approx 35 mm of play in steering box before wheels move

aux belt cracked

front discs badly lipped

front number plate cracked

fuel filter deteriorated

nsf tyre badly deteriorated

nsr tyre badly deteriorated

osf tyre badly deteriorated

rear discs lipped and corroded

slight oil leak from transmission area

slight play in nsf and osf wheel bearings

steering column lower uj starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 May 2007 71,282 miles

n/s front bearing has slight movement

Fail 23 May 2007 71,282 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s front bearing has slight movement

Pass 26 May 2006 67,889 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 63,446 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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R383 EGH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R383 EGH, 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 R383 EGH registered?

R383 EGH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R383 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 EGH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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