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R801 UKY

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,561 mi
Last recorded115,561 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 UKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 115,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 115,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 106,440 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,943 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 102,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 94,775 miles

both front brake pipes corroding.

manifold blowing slightly and should be repaired.

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 94,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake pipes corroding.

manifold blowing slightly and should be repaired.

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 86,664 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 86,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 80,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 75,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/ r bumper corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2009 75,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/ r bumper corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2008 71,031 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 66,811 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 60,076 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 59,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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R801 UKY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R801 UKY, 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 R801 UKY registered?

R801 UKY is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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