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R760 OKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,375 mi
Last recorded116,375 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 OKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 116,375 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 116,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 113,779 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 113,769 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 110,750 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r axle leaking oil

Pass 24 Oct 2008 110,750 miles

n/s/r axle leaking oil

Pass 26 Oct 2007 108,344 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 108,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2006 104,351 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 101,542 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 101,541 miles

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

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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R760 OKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R760 OKX, 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 R760 OKX registered?

R760 OKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R760 OKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R760 OKX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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