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R617 YVR

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,610 mi
Last recorded65,610 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 YVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2020 65,610 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi and lav (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2014 61,527 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,667 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,644 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 56,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,197 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,729 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 45,202 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,513 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,827 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,645 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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R617 YVR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R617 YVR, 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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R617 YVR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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