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R460 AKN

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,744 mi
Last recorded127,744 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 AKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 127,744 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 104,843 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,338 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012

exhaust mountings perished

rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,859 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 76,859 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 71,656 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 71,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 66,283 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 66,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 59,401 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 50,422 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 50,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 41,847 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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R460 AKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R460 AKN, 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 R460 AKN registered?

R460 AKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R460 AKN safe to buy?

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