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R599 CCA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,879 mi
Last recorded96,879 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 CCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 96,879 miles

crack n/s windscreen

Fail 2 Jan 2014 96,879 miles

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

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

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

crack n/s windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,883 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 84,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

possible fuel seepage from fuel filter

Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jan 2012 76,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,396 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,627 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 63,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 62,142 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,372 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,640 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 56,389 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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R599 CCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R599 CCA, 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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R599 CCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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