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R414 XOO

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,107 mi
Last recorded170,107 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 XOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 170,107 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to under body

Pass 8 Apr 2011 162,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 162,439 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 150,596 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 150,595 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 138,723 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 138,717 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 128,401 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 120,635 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 114,167 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 11,095 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 XOO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green 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 R414 XOO, 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 XOO registered?

R414 XOO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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