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R472 PCY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,361 mi
Last recorded105,361 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 PCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 105,361 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 100,901 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 100,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

drivers door chech strap broken away

fuel tank housing starting to show signs of rust

Pass 27 Mar 2009 96,941 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 96,934 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f side repeater lense missing

rear brake pads low

tailgate wont open

Pass 22 Jan 2008 88,552 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 83,146 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 74,501 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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R472 PCY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R472 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 R472 PCY registered?

R472 PCY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R472 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 PCY shows 8 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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