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R64 KJT

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

158,028 mi
Last recorded158,028 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 KJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 158,028 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 153,394 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 153,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 147,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 147,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 141,749 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 141,749 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 134,551 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 134,551 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 126,941 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 126,941 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 118,254 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 118,254 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 100,362 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 100,362 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 80,101 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,101 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,535 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 64,246 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,280 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 59,238 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside and neraside front steering link bars have very slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2006 53,993 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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R64 KJT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R64 KJT, 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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R64 KJT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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