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R683 GSG

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,198 mi
Last recorded97,198 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 GSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 97,198 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 97,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 88,968 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 88,968 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 83,923 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 83,923 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both front flexis ferrules corroded

brake pipes sealed(hard to see corrosion)

door check strap noisy and loose

driving lamps corroded

offside rear tyre worn on centre (4mm)

one jet in offside washer jet inop

slight dampness on steering box

slight play in both front seats

slight play in door hinges

Pass 29 Mar 2006 73,047 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 73,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in tyre

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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R683 GSG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R683 GSG, 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 R683 GSG registered?

R683 GSG is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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