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R753 VOM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,686 mi
Last recorded99,686 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 VOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 99,686 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,356 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 96,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 93,117 miles

front and rear brake pipes covered in under seal and grease

Pass 19 Oct 2009 88,202 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 83,121 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 77,953 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 73,627 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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R753 VOM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R753 VOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R753 VOM registered?

R753 VOM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R753 VOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R753 VOM 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.

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