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R822 TOK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,757 mi
Last recorded80,757 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 TOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 80,757 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,936 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 74,936 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,153 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 66,153 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,419 miles

center exhaust box corroded but not blowing

gearbox/engine oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,614 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,871 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 52,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 51,337 miles

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

hand brake travel

Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,528 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 44,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2005

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R822 TOK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R822 TOK, 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 R822 TOK registered?

R822 TOK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R822 TOK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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