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R704 AWO

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,553 mi
Last recorded115,553 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 AWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 115,553 miles

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 20 May 2010 109,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2010 109,734 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 105,318 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2009 105,318 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 101,791 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 95,382 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 95,365 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 88,415 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 88,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R704 AWO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R704 AWO, 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 R704 AWO registered?

R704 AWO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R704 AWO safe to buy?

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