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R558 RNP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,853 mi
Last recorded90,853 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 RNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,853 miles

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

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

n/s/r Chassis bolt missing

o//s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 88,072 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 88,072 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Inner Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2009 85,090 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cut on inner wall

Fail 21 Sep 2009 85,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre has cut on inner wall

Pass 30 Oct 2008 82,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 80,254 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 80,254 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 77,209 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 74,063 miles

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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R558 RNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R558 RNP, 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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R558 RNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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