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R664 AWO

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,464 mi
Last recorded72,464 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 AWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2009 72,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

heavy oil leak around engine/gearbox.

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 12 Apr 2008 62,241 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 62,241 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,360 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 53,360 miles

Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 52,773 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R664 AWO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R664 AWO, 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 R664 AWO registered?

R664 AWO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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