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R699 HNV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,890 mi
Last recorded67,890 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 HNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear sill slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 67,875 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 52,251 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,904 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,403 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,601 miles

corrosion on various places on the chassis

front wipers starting to smear

oil leak

unable to test o/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Fail 7 Sep 2009 45,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyre sidewall have small cracks

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,014 miles

all tyre sidewall have small cracks

Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,968 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 42,957 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,080 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres starting to perrish borderline

Pass 7 Aug 2006 37,954 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 35,194 miles

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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R699 HNV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green 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 R699 HNV, 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 R699 HNV registered?

R699 HNV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R699 HNV safe to buy?

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