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R650 MTS

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,935 mi
Last recorded100,935 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 MTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2017 100,935 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

steering box and steering idler slight play

Pass 29 Dec 2016 98,443 miles

brake pipes on rear axle starting to corrode

exhaust deteriorating

fuel tank support corroded

rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 29 Dec 2015 95,896 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 95,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 93,773 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,466 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 86,837 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 80,569 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 80,567 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,538 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 71,214 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 66,946 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 63,649 miles

f/n/s tyre right on legal limit

f/o/s tyre on limit worn outside edge suspect tracking out

r/n/s and r/o/s tyres on wear indiciators

Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,502 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 58,046 miles

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

slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 16 Aug 2005 58,021 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

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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R650 MTS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R650 MTS, 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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R650 MTS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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