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R71 YVF

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,687 mi
Last recorded132,687 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 YVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2008 132,687 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 132,687 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r tyre cut in side wall

Pass 24 May 2007 125,067 miles

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

front brake imbalance only just pass

quite alot of foot pedel travel but not to the floor

Pass 20 May 2006 118,223 miles

Genral movement in steering

Slight play in off side front wheel bearing

wipers smear slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2005 109,938 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 YVF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R71 YVF, 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 YVF registered?

R71 YVF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R71 YVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 YVF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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