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R428 XNE

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,849 mi
Last recorded82,849 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 XNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2017 82,849 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases detached (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust flange deteriorated

Rear fuel pipes corrosion front of fuel tank

Pass 19 Jan 2016 71,874 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 71,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

handbrake performance has only just met the criteria

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,238 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 61,691 miles

off side outer sill corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2013 59,435 miles

both front headlamos loose

brake pipes corroding

drivers seat belt buckle fault

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

fuel pipes corroding

no rear seats fitted

rear brake discs worn

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2013 59,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamos loose

brake pipes corroding

drivers seat belt buckle fault

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

fuel pipes corroding

no rear seats fitted

rear brake discs worn

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,980 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,596 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,687 miles

front brake discs show light corrosion

offside & nearside front flexible brake hose furrells show signs of corrosion

rear brake discs show light corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2009 49,687 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs show light corrosion

offside & nearside front flexible brake hose furrells show signs of corrosion

rear brake discs show light corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2007 48,662 miles

fan inoperative

various brake pipes show signs of corrosion in various places

Pass 6 Apr 2006 44,539 miles

nearside repeator slightly loose

offside & nearside rear tyres show signs of cracking & perishing with low tread and slightly out of shape

radiator fan not working

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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R428 XNE is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R428 XNE, 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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R428 XNE is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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