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R793 ENW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,689 mi
Last recorded109,689 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 ENW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 109,689 miles

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

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

advise all fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2008 109,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

advise all fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 100,796 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 92,959 miles

under body corroded (wax oil)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust system corroded and back box in poor condition

heat cover around cat loose

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

offside front indicator lense cover missing

offside rear door handle missing

offside side step corroded

power steering pump damp

rear wiper blade split

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2006 92,959 miles

exhaust system corroded and back box in poor condition

heat cover around cat loose

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

offside front indicator lense cover missing

offside rear door handle missing

offside side step corroded

power steering pump damp

rear wiper blade split

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

under body corroded (wax oil)

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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R793 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R793 ENW, 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 R793 ENW registered?

R793 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R793 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R793 ENW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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