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R441 GRG

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

122,692 mi
Last recorded122,692 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 GRG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 122,692 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 122,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Nov 2007 112,947 miles

Offside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 112,947 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 112,934 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 97,066 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 97,066 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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R441 GRG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 R441 GRG, 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 R441 GRG registered?

R441 GRG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R441 GRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R441 GRG shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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