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R390 DUM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,701 mi
Last recorded76,701 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 DUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 76,701 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers door mirror cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2009 76,690 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2007 103,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 103,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

near side rear tyre wearing uneven close to wear indicators

rear brakes showing slight distortion

signs of dampness on steering box

Pass 27 Oct 2006 99,427 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 99,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 94,003 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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R390 DUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R390 DUM, 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 R390 DUM registered?

R390 DUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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