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R522 DUB

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,259 mi
Last recorded80,259 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 DUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 80,259 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 80,252 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 79,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 74,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 74,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 72,020 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 72,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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R522 DUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R522 DUB, 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 R522 DUB registered?

R522 DUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R522 DUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 DUB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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