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R725 NJB

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,559 mi
Last recorded122,559 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 NJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 122,559 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 114,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in

o/s/r tyre has nail in

Pass 8 Mar 2011 114,174 miles

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)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in

o/s/r tyre has nail in

Pass 11 Jan 2010 100,839 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 85,989 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 118,421 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 62,602 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 51,966 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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R725 NJB 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 87.5%.

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 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 R725 NJB, 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 R725 NJB registered?

R725 NJB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is R725 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 NJB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R725 NJB have outstanding finance?

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