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R789 CGS

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,566 mi
Last recorded134,566 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 CGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 134,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 128,742 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 122,599 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 116,194 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 116,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 107,659 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 98,669 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 91,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 91,008 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 83,007 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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R789 CGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R789 CGS, 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 R789 CGS registered?

R789 CGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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