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R432 GFS

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,715 mi
Last recorded94,715 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 GFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 94,715 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 89,913 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 87,781 miles

brake pipes covered grease

rear brake discs and pads in poor condition.

Fail 2 Feb 2009 87,781 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes covered grease

rear brake discs and pads in poor condition.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 83,281 miles

all brake pipes coated not tested

slight play on n/s/f wheel bearing

underside of vehicle coated

Fail 15 Mar 2008 83,229 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

all brake pipes coated not tested

slight play on n/s/f wheel bearing

underside of vehicle coated

Pass 20 Aug 2007 79,680 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 79,680 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 73,611 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 62,847 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 62,813 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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R432 GFS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R432 GFS, 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 R432 GFS registered?

R432 GFS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R432 GFS safe to buy?

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