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R751 XJW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,043 mi
Last recorded98,043 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 XJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 98,043 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both nearside and offside rear outer sills but not holed

offside side step mounting brackets are heavily corroded

rear brake discs are wearing thin

rear brake pads are worn low

rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 1 Mar 2012 97,379 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 95,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades are torn on the ends

Pass 20 Mar 2010 93,342 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 93,342 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

both front wiper blades are torn on the ends

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing

brake pipe burst during the brake performance test

fuel pipe by the fuel tank are both corroded

rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 6 Mar 2009 90,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 87,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 77,147 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 77,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

three metal brake pipes at rear of vehicle corroded

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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R751 XJW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R751 XJW, 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 R751 XJW registered?

R751 XJW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R751 XJW safe to buy?

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