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R498 GWR

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,600 mi
Last recorded127,600 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 GWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 127,600 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all starting to (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across back axel (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member starting to rust

Pass 25 Jun 2015 125,759 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres perrishing on inner wall

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,635 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres inner walls are starting to crack and perish

both outer sills are corroded

front to rear metal fuel pipes are badly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 124,635 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres inner walls are starting to crack and perish

both outer sills are corroded

front to rear metal fuel pipes are badly corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 124,309 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all metal brake pipes and metal fuel pipes are badly corroded

both front tyres and the r/o/s tyre, outer walls are badly cracking

corrosion in the f/o/s and r/n/s bumpers

pulley/bearing noise comming from the engine?

rear axle has an oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 123,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all four tyre walls starting to crack

corrosion in the f/o/s bumper

o/s side repeater lens missing

rear seat has alot of movment

Pass 20 Dec 2010 121,708 miles

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

brake discs corroded

Fail 18 May 2010 120,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

number plate light dull

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 1 Jun 2009 115,185 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 115,167 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 109,114 miles

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

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

o/side handbrake performance lower than n/side.

Fail 6 Jun 2008 109,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

o/side handbrake performance lower than n/side.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 99,895 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 92,743 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 92,743 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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R498 GWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R498 GWR, 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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R498 GWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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