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R582 XBU

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,089 mi
Last recorded65,089 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 XBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 65,089 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,515 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 29,377 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 25,097 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism cover has been repaired with tape

slight play in offside front hub bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,454 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 20,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre rear seat belt buckle covers missing,

Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,575 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 7,389 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2005 66,127 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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R582 XBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R582 XBU, 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 R582 XBU registered?

R582 XBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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