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R645 FNS

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,536 mi
Last recorded110,536 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 FNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 110,536 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,123 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 98,403 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs

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

Front shock absorber bushes perished

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 98,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Corrosion to rear brake discs

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

Front brake discs lipped

Front shock absorber bushes perished

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 89,572 miles

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

Rear o/s tyre tyre sidewall perished

Fail 10 Apr 2013 89,572 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear o/s tyre tyre sidewall perished

Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,329 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 84,329 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,212 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 79,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,026 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre wearing on edjers

Fail 10 Mar 2010 75,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre wearing on edjers

Pass 13 Mar 2009 72,407 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,031 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 67,221 miles

as before

Fail 11 Jun 2007 67,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 61,596 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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R645 FNS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R645 FNS, 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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R645 FNS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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