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R802 LTV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,615 mi
Last recorded51,615 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 LTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,615 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis mounts (6.1.B.1a)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear bumpers corroded lower edges

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside n/s/r bumper corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seats not used

tail door stiff

Fail 25 Jul 2016 50,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside n/s/r bumper corroded

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance both dirty (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seats not used

tail door stiff

Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,352 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 50,335 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis corroded all

Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,434 miles

surface corrosion on main chassis rails front and rear

surface corrosion on suspension and steering components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 49,434 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

surface corrosion on main chassis rails front and rear

surface corrosion on suspension and steering components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,556 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r bumper corroded

rear door stiff

Fail 24 Jul 2013 48,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r bumper corroded

rear door stiff

Pass 26 Jul 2012 47,343 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 47,343 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,015 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 43,738 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,156 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 42,156 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,140 miles

both front tyres cracking on the outter edge

Fail 18 Jul 2007 37,302 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 37,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,563 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 34,563 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R802 LTV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R802 LTV, 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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R802 LTV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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