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R716 TDV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,766 mi
Last recorded88,766 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 TDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 88,766 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

n/s/f seat belt shroud brocken

top steering column worn

Fail 2 Jun 2009 88,766 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f seat belt shroud brocken

top steering column worn

Fail 2 Jun 2008 81,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,708 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 74,285 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 74,285 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2006 66,694 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 66,694 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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R716 TDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R716 TDV, 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 R716 TDV registered?

R716 TDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R716 TDV safe to buy?

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