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R416 WND

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,988 mi
Last recorded125,988 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 WND
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2007 125,988 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2007 125,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2006 119,929 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 119,929 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight damage to screen.

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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R416 WND is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R416 WND, 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 R416 WND registered?

R416 WND is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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