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R448 KPF

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,124 mi
Last recorded99,124 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 KPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,124 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 99,100 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 96,224 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 93,756 miles

both headlamp reflectors poor

exhaust rusty

front pads low!!

play noted on f/o/s wheel bearing

underside rusty in places

Fail 22 Aug 2007 93,756 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamp reflectors poor

exhaust rusty

front pads low!!

play noted on f/o/s wheel bearing

underside rusty in places

Pass 23 Aug 2006 89,244 miles

The N/S/F tyre has aprox 2.5mm of tread depth. The O/S/R has aprox 3mm

The area surrounding the fuel tank is damp.

very slight play noted fron the n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 21 Aug 2006 89,228 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

all tyres low on tread

deisel weeping tank area

play noted in f/n/s hub assy

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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R448 KPF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R448 KPF, 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 R448 KPF registered?

R448 KPF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R448 KPF safe to buy?

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