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R604 WBU

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,259 mi
Last recorded120,259 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 WBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 120,259 miles

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

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

both rear discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 105,232 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 105,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 104,719 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 104,719 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 102,932 miles

Some areas of steel brake pipes affected by corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2008 102,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 98,184 miles

1 O/S/F indicator lens missing †2 Some brake pipes affected by corrosion, mainly † around brake compensator on rear

Pass 15 Mar 2006 94,117 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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R604 WBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WBU, 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 R604 WBU registered?

R604 WBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R604 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R604 WBU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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