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R687 NAJ

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,006 mi
Last recorded138,006 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 NAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 138,006 miles

brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

fuel pipes perishing

Fail 9 Jun 2009 137,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

fuel pipes perishing

Pass 22 Dec 2006 130,354 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 130,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 123,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2006 123,811 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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R687 NAJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green 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 R687 NAJ, 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 R687 NAJ registered?

R687 NAJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R687 NAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R687 NAJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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