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R76 SND

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,249 mi
Last recorded85,249 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 SND
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2009 85,249 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2007 81,887 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 79,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear tyre worn on inside edge

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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R76 SND is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R76 SND, 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 R76 SND registered?

R76 SND is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R76 SND safe to buy?

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