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R510 CHK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,155 mi
Last recorded87,155 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 CHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 87,155 miles

slight blow exhaust join

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 26 Feb 2011 79,800 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,755 miles

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

all four tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jan 2008 55,537 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 55,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,120 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 45,120 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

slight split in fuel cap seal

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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R510 CHK 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 R510 CHK, 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 R510 CHK registered?

R510 CHK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R510 CHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 CHK 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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