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R665 YDA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,049 mi
Last recorded115,049 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 YDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 115,049 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 112,866 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 110,891 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 110,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 108,744 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 108,715 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 105,740 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust mounting deteriorated slightly centre

front number plate deteriorated

oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 2 Feb 2009 102,067 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 102,030 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 98,364 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 98,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 89,747 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 85,090 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 85,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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R665 YDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R665 YDA, 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 R665 YDA registered?

R665 YDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R665 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 YDA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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