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R538 WWR

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,283 mi
Last recorded77,283 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 WWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 77,283 miles

off side light lense cracked no white light

off side rear outer brake pad appears low

under side covered in corrosion including brake lines and components

Fail 1 Apr 2011 77,275 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side light lense cracked no white light

off side rear outer brake pad appears low

under side covered in corrosion including brake lines and components

Pass 7 Sep 2009 74,105 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,054 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 66,037 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,838 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 53,838 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,705 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 51,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R538 WWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R538 WWR, 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 R538 WWR registered?

R538 WWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R538 WWR safe to buy?

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