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R604 HEC

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,795 mi
Last recorded148,795 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 HEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 148,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step mounting insecure (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 148,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step mounting insecure (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 140,183 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2014 129,755 miles

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 128,213 miles

Offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2012 128,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 128,213 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 128,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 115,035 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 112,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 112,520 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 105,490 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 105,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 96,498 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 96,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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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R604 HEC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R604 HEC, 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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R604 HEC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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