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R592 LAM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,437 mi
Last recorded138,437 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 LAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 138,437 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 133,210 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 133,208 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 129,895 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded slightly

fuel pipes corroded slightly

nearside and offside headlamps deteriorated slightly but secure

Pass 19 Jul 2011 122,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 117,733 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 117,733 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 102,283 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 101,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 89,757 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 89,757 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 72,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 72,946 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 72,562 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 72,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 57,627 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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R592 LAM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R592 LAM, 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 R592 LAM registered?

R592 LAM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R592 LAM shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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