MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,844 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
number plate lamps in poor conndition
surface rust on underside
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
number plate lamp in poor condition
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
fuel lines slightly corroded.
offside front brake slightly binding.
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
fuel lines slightly corroded.
offside front brake slightly binding.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front brake slightly binding.
offside rear fuel lines slightly corroded.
puncture in nearside rear tyre.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Some rear brake and fuel pipes starting to corrode.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front 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 emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Some rear brake and fuel pipes starting to corrode.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R428 OVN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 R428 OVN, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R428 OVN?
You can check the full history of R428 OVN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R428 OVN registered?
R428 OVN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 December 1997.
Is R428 OVN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R428 OVN shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R428 OVN have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R428 OVN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.