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R433 ULX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,988 mi
Last recorded107,988 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 ULX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 107,988 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 107,484 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 106,539 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 105,105 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 104,291 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 102,134 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

minor leak centre exhaust

Pass 17 Jan 2012 98,681 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 91,760 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 84,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 84,855 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 78,630 miles

near side indercater wing lamp cover glass missing

Pass 11 Jan 2008 71,779 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 64,153 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 57,798 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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R433 ULX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R433 ULX, 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

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What year was R433 ULX registered?

R433 ULX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R433 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R433 ULX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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