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R611 WBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,360 mi
Last recorded133,360 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 WBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 133,360 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2009 127,513 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 117,928 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 117,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 101,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 101,697 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 84,337 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 65,946 miles

1/o s mirror repaired 2

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 WBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol 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 R611 WBM, 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 R611 WBM registered?

R611 WBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R611 WBM safe to buy?

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