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R560 RFV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,505 mi
Last recorded130,505 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 RFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 130,505 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 121,189 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 112,495 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Oct 2012 112,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2011 105,232 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 105,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 98,365 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 92,029 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,100 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 72,067 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 63,178 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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R560 RFV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R560 RFV, 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 R560 RFV registered?

R560 RFV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R560 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R560 RFV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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