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R425 UOT

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,545 mi
Last recorded76,545 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 UOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 76,545 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 76,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 73,210 miles

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

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

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

front to rear petrol pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 Dec 2006 68,314 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 62,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2005 62,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R425 UOT 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 66.7%.

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 R425 UOT, 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 R425 UOT registered?

R425 UOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R425 UOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 UOT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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