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R545 VYB

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

128,640 mi
Last recorded128,640 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 VYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2013 128,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

both front indicators incomplete

Pass 5 Sep 2013 128,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front indicators incomplete

Pass 19 Sep 2012 118,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front indicator incomplete

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 107,769 miles

offside front indicator incomplete

offside front lower swivel boot split

Fail 11 Aug 2011 107,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front indicator incomplete

offside front lower swivel boot split

Pass 14 Jul 2010 101,163 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 101,163 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 90,852 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 90,852 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 83,042 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 83,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 76,363 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 76,363 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 70,191 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2006 70,191 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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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R545 VYB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R545 VYB, 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 R545 VYB registered?

R545 VYB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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