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R818 VFC

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,714 mi
Last recorded82,714 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 VFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 82,714 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2015 82,707 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2014 82,622 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 82,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 92,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,508 miles

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 11 Apr 2012 91,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 91,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 66,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,952 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 89,809 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,947 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 87,856 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 87,856 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 56,007 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 84,994 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 84,994 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 50,704 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 82,385 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 41,226 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 80,256 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 34,934 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 78,066 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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R818 VFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R818 VFC, 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 R818 VFC registered?

R818 VFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R818 VFC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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