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R62 GRF

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,283 mi
Last recorded96,283 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 GRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 96,283 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 96,283 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,665 miles

fuel pipes corrodied,heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle,front hub slight play nearside,rear diff rusty slight weep of oil,rear pads low and discs deteriated

Fail 9 Mar 2012 93,659 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

fuel pipes corrodied,heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle,front hub slight play nearside,rear diff rusty slight weep of oil,rear pads low and discs deteriated

Pass 11 Mar 2011 89,757 miles

FUEL PIPES DETERIATING, GENERAL UNDER BODY DETERIATING

Pass 16 Mar 2010 85,446 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 85,443 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 79,698 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,033 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 75,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 71,154 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 71,117 miles

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

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 64,344 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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R62 GRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R62 GRF, 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 R62 GRF registered?

R62 GRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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