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R570 BOT

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,629 mi
Last recorded140,629 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 BOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 140,629 miles

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

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

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

slight play in front track rod and drag link ends

Fail 25 Jan 2014 140,621 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

slight play in front track rod and drag link ends

Pass 28 Jan 2013 132,049 miles

slight play in offside and nearside front drag link and track rod ends

Fail 25 Jan 2013 132,049 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in offside and nearside front drag link and track rod ends

Pass 14 Feb 2012 125,176 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 125,128 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 120,153 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Jan 2011 120,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 116,630 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 112,413 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 108,261 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 100,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

diff pan leaking oil

Pass 8 Nov 2005 96,414 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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R570 BOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R570 BOT, 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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R570 BOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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