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R769 LWP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,786 mi
Last recorded130,786 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 LWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 130,786 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer holed (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded roll bar mounting within wheel arch, (seatbelt bolts to this roll bar) (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded roll bar mounting within wheel arch, (seatbelt bolts to this roll bar) (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure bolt loose where trailing arm attaches to axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion underbody & chassis (6.1.B.2)

Dampness nearside rear axle hub seal

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion BORDERLINE (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Slight bind nearside front brake

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play within steering box, BORDERLINE (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 130,175 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

oil leaks

Pass 28 Sep 2015 128,384 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 128,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive and emission test stopped due to temperature gauge going into red,fan not heard cutting in and pressure in coolant pipes (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 126,288 miles

Vehicle only just met carbon monoxide emissions requirements

Pass 26 Sep 2013 123,635 miles

Both headlamp images could be better

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leaks

Poor repairs to both rear outer sills within 30cm of body mountings

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underbody & chassis has corrosion

Vehicle only just met emissions requirements

Fail 26 Sep 2013 123,635 miles

Both headlamp images could be better

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leaks

Poor repairs to both rear outer sills within 30cm of body mountings

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underbody & chassis has corrosion

Vehicle only just met emissions requirements

Pass 26 Sep 2012 120,837 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Only just met 'CO' emissions requirements

Severe engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 117,392 miles

oil leaks.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 114,206 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyre's starting to perrish.

fuel tank cover corroded.

offside bottom ball joint rubber boot split.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 114,193 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyre's starting to perrish.

fuel tank cover corroded.

offside bottom ball joint rubber boot split.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 111,601 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

binding of o/s/f brake not evident on brake tester

coolant level low steam evident radiator area

Pass 29 Sep 2008 108,188 miles

N/s/f suspension arm ball joint split

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 104,637 miles

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

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 21 Sep 2006 100,810 miles

fuel smell around rear of vehichle/no visible leaks

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2005 96,857 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 96,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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R769 LWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R769 LWP, 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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R769 LWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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