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R543 VOM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,292 mi
Last recorded82,292 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 VOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 82,292 miles

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

front brake pads getting very low need replacing

n/s/f mirror missing

oil leaks

rear brake pads wearing

some bushes slightly deteriorated

some damage on body

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and on components

Pass 27 Oct 2009 77,445 miles

n/s mirror missing

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 26 Oct 2009 77,438 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror missing

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 70,397 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 70,397 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,076 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight wear

Pass 6 Dec 2006 63,409 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 63,409 miles

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s./r tyre tread craking

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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R543 VOM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R543 VOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R543 VOM registered?

R543 VOM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R543 VOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 VOM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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