MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake performance not tested steering fault unable to test with decelerometer (3.7.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
offside rear wheel slight binding - unable to test wheel bearing
Nail in nearside front tyre
both front tyres low on inner edges
side step tubes rusty and weak
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front and rear brake discs pitted
nearside front indicator lens missing
nearside front side light dim
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
various oil leaks
wiper blades in poor condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front and rear brake discs pitted
nearside front indicator lens missing
nearside front side light dim
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
various oil leaks
wiper blades in poor condition
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R648 CGX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R648 CGX, 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 R648 CGX registered?
R648 CGX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 August 1997.
Is R648 CGX safe to buy?
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