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R634 CMJ

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,177 mi
Last recorded80,177 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 CMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 80,177 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,813 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 77,260 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 77,255 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,674 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 75,019 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from nearside rear differential seal (close to brakes,not contaminated)

oil leak from rear propshaft

slight play in both front seat runners

slight play in steering system

Fail 18 Nov 2009 73,071 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from nearside rear differential seal (close to brakes,not contaminated)

oil leak from rear propshaft

slight play in both front seat runners

slight play in steering system

Pass 3 Nov 2008 70,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o s rear axle oil seal leaking not afeccting brakes

Pass 14 Nov 2007 68,200 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 64,867 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 61,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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R634 CMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R634 CMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R634 CMJ registered?

R634 CMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R634 CMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R634 CMJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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