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R399 JPE

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,755 mi
Last recorded159,755 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 JPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 159,755 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 154,996 miles

fuel pipes at rear appear damp.(no smell of fuel at time of test)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 154,996 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

fuel pipes at rear appear damp.(no smell of fuel at time of test)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 150,131 miles

both front wheel bearings small play. metal brake pipes on rear axle slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 144,756 miles

front brake pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

slight play osf wheel bearing

Fail 7 Apr 2010 144,756 miles

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

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

front brake pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

slight play osf wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 139,328 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 132,772 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 126,476 miles

all metal brake pipes greased and signs off lightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2006 121,372 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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R399 JPE is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R399 JPE, 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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R399 JPE is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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