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R48 RUY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,495 mi
Last recorded96,495 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 RUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 96,495 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 92,803 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 86,772 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 86,772 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R48 RUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel 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 R48 RUY, 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 R48 RUY registered?

R48 RUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R48 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 RUY 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.

Does R48 RUY have outstanding finance?

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