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R611 UOT

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,012 mi
Last recorded159,012 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 UOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 159,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 156,814 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Fail 31 Aug 2023 156,766 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Pass 16 Sep 2022 155,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 155,806 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision outer cill and inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision outer cill and inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2016 155,764 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 155,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted bent (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle seized (6.2.B.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 149,113 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 145,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 143,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 139,547 miles

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

headlamps slightly loose

nsr handbrake cable outer section weak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 134,318 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 126,979 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 120,773 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 118,522 miles

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 113,764 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

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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R611 UOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R611 UOT, 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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R611 UOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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