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R731 LUY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,362 mi
Last recorded53,362 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 LUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 53,362 miles

General underbody / component corrosion

Nearside front tyre / slight perishing in tread

Fail 30 Jul 2025 53,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody / component corrosion

Nearside front tyre / slight perishing in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,291 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,116 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 53,116 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,682 miles

slight footbrake travel/spongy

Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,253 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,501 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,810 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 48,426 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,767 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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R731 LUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R731 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 R731 LUY registered?

R731 LUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R731 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R731 LUY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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