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R791 YMB

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,189 mi
Last recorded92,189 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 YMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,189 miles

outer casing of centre exhaust is corroded away an insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2014 90,319 miles

outer cover on exhaust centre box insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2014 90,315 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

outer casing on centre exhaust box insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2006 83,187 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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R791 YMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R791 YMB, 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 R791 YMB registered?

R791 YMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R791 YMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R791 YMB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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