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R491 VVW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,378 mi
Last recorded130,378 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 VVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 130,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 124,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 118,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 113,840 miles

both side steps corroded at mountings

drivers door strap has been rewelded

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2019 107,272 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 99,256 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 99,252 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 92,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 85,867 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,735 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 75,817 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,696 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 62,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,193 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,270 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,632 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,807 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,904 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,612 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,987 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 24,724 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 24,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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R491 VVW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R491 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 R491 VVW registered?

R491 VVW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R491 VVW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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