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R645 MNP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,077 mi
Last recorded100,077 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 MNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 100,077 miles

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

bad coolant leak,suspect radiator.

corrosion to steel fuel and brake pipes in various places,advise clean and grease.

has the timing belt been replaced,failure causes major engine damage

rear seats folded away

Fail 3 Nov 2011 100,077 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bad coolant leak,suspect radiator.

corrosion to steel fuel and brake pipes in various places,advise clean and grease.

has the timing belt been replaced,failure causes major engine damage

rear seats folded away

Pass 25 Oct 2010 98,956 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake pipes corroded in various places

chassis has corrosion in various places

rear differential oil leak

slight play in steering arms

slight radiator leak

unable to fully inspect any rear seat belts as seats are folded up

Fail 10 Nov 2009 97,852 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

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

rear differential oil leak corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2009 97,852 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

rear differential oil leak corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2008 95,707 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 95,707 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 90,975 miles

225/65/16h both rears andosf on 2mm nsf on legal 1.6mm limit

Fail 9 Nov 2007 90,905 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

225/65/16h both rears andosf on 2mm nsf on legal 1.6mm limit

Pass 23 Jan 2007 82,193 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 82,193 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 72,441 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 72,437 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 MNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 MNP, 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 MNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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