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R424 EGA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,964 mi
Last recorded112,964 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 EGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 112,964 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 105,775 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 101,519 miles

off side front outer cv boot damp

Fail 17 Jul 2010 101,513 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

off side front outer cv boot damp

Pass 15 Jul 2009 96,567 miles

both front tyres low on tread play off side front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jul 2009 96,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres low on tread play off side front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 92,158 miles

off side front headlight cracked discloured

Pass 29 Jun 2007 84,147 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 76,902 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 76,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 66,419 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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R424 EGA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R424 EGA, 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 R424 EGA registered?

R424 EGA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R424 EGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 EGA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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