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R576 GWR

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,946 mi
Last recorded61,946 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 GWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 61,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear chassis slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 61,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear chassis corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,121 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules fronts and rear outters (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

corrosion on under side and suspension components corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 59,107 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap lip (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure link arm broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end sill cap lip (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules fronts and rear outters (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

corrosion on under side and suspension components corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 57,099 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Corrosion on steering and suspension components

Corrosion underside

Fuel tank protector shield heavily corroded

Heavy corrosion on chassis

Fail 7 Nov 2014 57,089 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipes corroding

Corrosion on steering and suspension components

Corrosion underside

Fuel tank protector shield heavily corroded

Heavy corrosion on chassis

Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,307 miles

nearside & offside sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,916 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 49,916 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,112 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 13 Oct 2011 47,112 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,934 miles

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

front discs developing wear

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,431 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,614 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,829 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,628 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 37,628 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R576 GWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R576 GWR, 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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R576 GWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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