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R799 XJN

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,368 mi
Last recorded135,368 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 XJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 135,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ancillary belt tensioner very floppy.should replace.

engine oil leak.

nearside front indicator lens broken,but not sharp edge.

offside rear steep support bar corroded trough,broken.

passenger side small stone chip.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 126,029 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2009 126,024 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2008 120,474 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 114,717 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 108,783 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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R799 XJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R799 XJN, 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 R799 XJN registered?

R799 XJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R799 XJN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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