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R719 YBP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,406 mi
Last recorded62,406 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 YBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,406 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 62,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 59,486 miles

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

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

near side front sgteering system has slight play in steering box/arm

Fail 17 Feb 2011 59,486 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

near side front sgteering system has slight play in steering box/arm

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,547 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,834 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 49,137 miles

Exhaust middle section corroded

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside door step corroded

Offside outer sill repaired with filler

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,137 miles

Exhaust middle section corroded

Offside door step corroded

Offside outer sill repaired with filler

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,489 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 45,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,097 miles

centre exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2005 40,022 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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R719 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R719 YBP, 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 R719 YBP registered?

R719 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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