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R699 VHK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,530 mi
Last recorded57,530 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 VHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 57,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear prop uj slightly worn

fuel tank guard corroded but secure

Pass 4 Jul 2022 57,340 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play slight play at uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

fuel tank guard, support corroded but still supporting tank sufficiently

Pass 3 Jul 2021 57,136 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint, also leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear diff has a light mist of oil

fuel tank guard/support corroded but still sufficiently supporting tank

Fail 24 Jun 2021 57,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint, also leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear diff has a light mist of oil

fuel tank guard/support corroded but still sufficiently supporting tank

Pass 8 Jul 2020 57,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower rear seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 57,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower rear seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use both steps removed (9.7 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,572 miles

Offside side step corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 55,889 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 55,152 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 55,150 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,290 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,338 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,486 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

gearbox tailshaft seal leaking

Fail 20 Jun 2014 52,486 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

gearbox tailshaft seal leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,688 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,572 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,044 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,665 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,667 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,558 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 45,558 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 43,295 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,295 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,288 miles

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

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 VHK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHK, 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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R699 VHK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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