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R572 EJA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,775 mi
Last recorded125,775 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 EJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 125,775 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 116,733 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal has sideways movement

Fail 25 Jan 2008 116,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear door does not open from the inside

clutch pedal has sideways movement

steering wheel has movement up and down

Pass 16 Jan 2007 107,718 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 97,102 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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R572 EJA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R572 EJA, 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 R572 EJA registered?

R572 EJA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R572 EJA safe to buy?

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