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R624 FVL

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,616 mi
Last recorded97,616 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 FVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2015 97,616 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear disc dust covers

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

chassis & underside corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak diff housing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,119 miles

fuel pipes corroding

rear diff slight oil leak

slight exhaust blow at front

under side & chassis corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,296 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

chassis corroded

front rubber coupling propshaft splitting

Fail 31 May 2013 95,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

chassis corroded

front rubber coupling propshaft splitting

Pass 1 May 2012 94,465 miles

chassis corroded

rear diff cover corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 93,486 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2011 93,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 91,909 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 91,909 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 89,271 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all four tyres perishing between tread

fuel filler rubber neck pipe perishing

rear pads 65% worn

Pass 22 Apr 2008 86,497 miles

o/s/f fog lamp broken

surface rust to rear chassis

Fail 22 Apr 2008 86,497 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f fog lamp broken

surface rust to rear chassis

Pass 17 Apr 2007 83,159 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 79,185 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 79,185 miles

Centre Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R624 FVL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R624 FVL, 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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R624 FVL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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