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R458 VVW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,981 mi
Last recorded87,981 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 VVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,981 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 83,386 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 73,836 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 66,173 miles

front wipers smeary

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

centre silencer to tail pipe flange badly corroded

front number plate damaged

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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R458 VVW 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 100%.

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 R458 VVW, 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 R458 VVW registered?

R458 VVW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R458 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R458 VVW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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