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R417 PCK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,462 mi
Last recorded154,462 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 PCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2011 154,462 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 152,970 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 150,792 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r door-no jagged edges.

slight corrosion to rear fuel pipes.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 143,666 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 129,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 119,698 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R417 PCK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R417 PCK, 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 R417 PCK registered?

R417 PCK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R417 PCK safe to buy?

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