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R574 WEW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,095 mi
Last recorded137,095 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 WEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2008 137,095 miles

Corrosion on all brake pipes

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 137,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Advise exhaust centre section and back box corroded

Advise fuel pipe corrosion

Advise rear brake pipe corrosion

Advise slight movement felt in nearside front wheel bearing

Advise underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2007 118,119 miles

Corrosion on fuel pipes

Front and rear brake pads 50% worn

Fail 10 Jan 2006 96,808 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chips in screen

rear brake pads worn very low only just legal

slight play in steering mechanismn

Pass 10 Jan 2006 96,808 miles

chips in screen

rear brake pads worn very low only just legal

slight play in steering mechanismn

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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R574 WEW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R574 WEW, 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 R574 WEW registered?

R574 WEW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R574 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R574 WEW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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