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R552 TUJ

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,316 mi
Last recorded94,316 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 TUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 94,316 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drag link / idler bush worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 94,316 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drag link / idler bush worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 85,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 85,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 75,663 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 65,200 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 51,412 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 51,412 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 37,902 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 25,566 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,457 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 25,386 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,195 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,698 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,316 miles

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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R552 TUJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R552 TUJ, 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 R552 TUJ registered?

R552 TUJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R552 TUJ safe to buy?

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