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R392 LFA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

219,631 mi
Last recorded219,631 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 LFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 219,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all under side (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle and tank guard

Fail 8 Mar 2018 219,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all under side (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle and tank guard

Pass 9 Feb 2017 127,899 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2016 213,350 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all under side (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

exhaust flexi leaking

oil leaks

Pass 16 Dec 2014 210,357 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2013 202,299 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2012 196,485 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2011 193,283 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

General underbody corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 186,904 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 186,891 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r not opening

Pass 27 May 2009 174,942 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 174,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 165,998 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 May 2007 144,815 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 144,815 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R392 LFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R392 LFA, 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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R392 LFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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