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R827 AGX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,442 mi
Last recorded92,442 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 AGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,442 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 85,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,506 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,294 miles

nearside washer not working

Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,013 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 81,434 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 81,432 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,010 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 80,681 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 80,058 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 78,680 miles

slight movement in steering wheel †

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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R827 AGX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R827 AGX, 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 R827 AGX registered?

R827 AGX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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