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R402 UEY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,891 mi
Last recorded122,891 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 UEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 122,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 122,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 117,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 106,443 miles

Screw in Offside front tyre

Nearside front spotlight not working

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2010 106,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front spotlight not working

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Screw in Offside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2009 94,729 miles

1. Handbrake in need of adjustment

Fail 19 Oct 2009 94,729 miles

1. Handbrake in need of adjustment

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 82,991 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 70,028 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 50,659 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 44,397 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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R402 UEY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R402 UEY, 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 R402 UEY registered?

R402 UEY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R402 UEY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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