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R451 RFC

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,360 mi
Last recorded117,360 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 RFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2007 117,360 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 117,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all four tyres have slight damage to side walls

Pass 1 Nov 2006 116,449 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 117,275 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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R451 RFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R451 RFC, 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 R451 RFC registered?

R451 RFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R451 RFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 RFC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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