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R694 CTX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,459 mi
Last recorded140,459 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 CTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 140,459 miles

Coolant leak

Rear tyres perishing around side walls

Fail 12 Apr 2016 140,459 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear door cannot be opened from inside

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 138,825 miles

Underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2015 138,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 138,413 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 136,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2011 131,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 127,422 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel tank strap corroded / tank breather pipe kinked

regestration lamps dim

Pass 12 Jun 2009 120,472 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 113,875 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres perishing heavily

Fail 23 May 2008 113,550 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres perishing heavily

Pass 13 Jun 2007 106,981 miles

n/side front tyre is deteriorated.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 101,968 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

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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R694 CTX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R694 CTX, 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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R694 CTX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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