MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R404 VAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 R404 VAU, 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 R404 VAU registered?
R404 VAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R404 VAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R404 VAU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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