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R414 UOR

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,102 mi
Last recorded78,102 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 UOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 78,102 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 79,121 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 72,048 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 70,319 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 70,319 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,863 miles

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

some play steering box

Fail 28 Nov 2012 61,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pipe at load sensing valve showing surface rust

Pass 28 Nov 2012 61,016 miles

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

brake pipe at load sensing valve showing surface rust

Fail 1 Dec 2011 58,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 57,462 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 56,340 miles

slight wear o/s n/s/f inner tyre treads

Fail 23 Nov 2009 56,340 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

slight wear o/s n/s/f inner tyre treads

Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,173 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 53,953 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 53,951 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,122 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 50,900 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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R414 UOR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R414 UOR, 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 R414 UOR registered?

R414 UOR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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