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R714 HNH

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

72,333 mi
Last recorded72,333 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 HNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 72,333 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake back plates corroded/missing

Fail 20 Jul 2019 72,739 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to 3 way (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake back plates corroded/missing

Pass 20 Jul 2018 71,749 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 71,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,473 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,993 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,975 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 67,971 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,290 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 66,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,364 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear brake backplate/dustcover missing

Fail 17 Jul 2013 65,359 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear brake backplate/dustcover missing

Pass 6 Jul 2012 64,220 miles

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

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

o/s rear dust cover missing

play in coueem top bush

Fail 4 Jul 2012 64,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

o/s rear dust cover missing

play in coueem top bush

Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,950 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 58,946 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,876 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 54,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,777 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2008 50,772 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2005 44,968 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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R714 HNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R714 HNH, 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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R714 HNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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