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R652 LUM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,311 mi
Last recorded129,311 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 LUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2007 129,311 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 129,311 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 129,309 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 128,063 miles

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

rear diff case leaking and slight backlash

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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R652 LUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R652 LUM, 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 R652 LUM registered?

R652 LUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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