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R496 FRW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,758 mi
Last recorded116,758 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 FRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2017 116,758 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 113,960 miles

corrosion to chassis rear

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear differential leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2016 113,960 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to chassis rear

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear differential leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,134 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 89,171 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 89,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,598 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 65,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 65,656 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 63,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2011 63,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2010 57,189 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 57,188 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,101 miles

nearside front tyre outer tread area wearing

offside front tyre outer tread areas wearing.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 41,598 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 30,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R496 FRW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R496 FRW, 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 R496 FRW registered?

R496 FRW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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