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R59 CGS

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,200 mi
Last recorded116,200 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 CGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 116,200 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 111,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

no wahsers (icy weather)

vehicle only just passed emissions

Fail 21 Jan 2011 111,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

no wahsers (icy weather)

vehicle only just passed emissions

Pass 28 Jan 2010 103,526 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

vehicle only just passed emissions test

Pass 25 Sep 2008 96,291 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 91,209 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 88,167 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 88,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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R59 CGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R59 CGS, 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 R59 CGS registered?

R59 CGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R59 CGS safe to buy?

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