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R71 UNT

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,219 mi
Last recorded113,219 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 UNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 113,219 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 113,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 99,698 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 94,072 miles

front discs worn

Fail 6 Jun 2007 94,072 miles

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

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

foot brake travel close to excessive

front discs worn

Pass 24 May 2006 86,084 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 86,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2005 79,303 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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R71 UNT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R71 UNT, 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 R71 UNT registered?

R71 UNT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R71 UNT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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