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R393 XHJ

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,533 mi
Last recorded104,533 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 XHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2007 104,533 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COL

UN ABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS

REAR PROPSHAFT UJ EXCESSIV LY WORN

Pass 19 Oct 2007 104,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COL

UN ABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS

REAR PROPSHAFT UJ EXCESSIV LY WORN

Fail 24 Sep 2007 104,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to rear brake pipe across axle

front brake pads getting low

play in top steering column

Pass 22 Mar 2006 94,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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R393 XHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R393 XHJ, 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 R393 XHJ registered?

R393 XHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R393 XHJ safe to buy?

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