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R453 PCY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Lpg 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,886 mi
Last recorded95,886 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 PCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 95,886 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 89,468 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 83,143 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 83,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 76,031 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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R453 PCY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R453 PCY, 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 R453 PCY registered?

R453 PCY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R453 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 PCY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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