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R571 FGC

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,955 mi
Last recorded86,955 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 FGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 86,955 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 86,955 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing wrong type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure side step corroded could fall off (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot u/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation foot pedal has very long travel (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,074 miles

Offside Rear step rusted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,301 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,716 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 79,714 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,076 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,320 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,914 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 75,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 74,748 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 71,762 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,085 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,894 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 51,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,528 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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R571 FGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R571 FGC, 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 R571 FGC registered?

R571 FGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R571 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R571 FGC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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