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R81 NCK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

114,908 mi
Last recorded114,908 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 NCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2012 114,908 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel tank shield rusty and holed.

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S side step excessively corroded.

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 106,153 miles

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

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

n/s side repeator lens missing

Fail 29 Mar 2011 106,153 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s side repeator lens missing

Fail 31 Mar 2010 98,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 98,960 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 87,835 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 87,835 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,476 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 82,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 72,062 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 72,062 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 61,040 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 60,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R81 NCK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R81 NCK, 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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R81 NCK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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