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R730 LUY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,905 mi
Last recorded103,905 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 LUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2009 103,905 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

screw in o/s rear tyre tread

slight dampness in o/s front shock absorber

some play in front wheel bearings

some surface rust on n/s rear brake pipe

Pass 21 Apr 2009 103,905 miles

screw in o/s rear tyre tread

slight dampness in o/s front shock absorber

some play in front wheel bearings

some surface rust on n/s rear brake pipe

Pass 22 Apr 2008 91,103 miles

both front bseats slightly rocky

brake pads appear to be well worn

front tyres nearing limit (worn on edges)

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

some perishing on front tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2007 70,285 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 70,266 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 68,929 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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R730 LUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R730 LUY, 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 R730 LUY registered?

R730 LUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R730 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 LUY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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