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R83 LTD

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,310 mi
Last recorded127,310 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 LTD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 127,310 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 124,187 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 119,565 miles

Slight play O/S/F bearing

Fail 15 Nov 2008 119,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Slight play O/S/F bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2007 116,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 111,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in front wheel stations

Pass 16 Nov 2005 106,927 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 106,925 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R83 LTD is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R83 LTD, 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 R83 LTD registered?

R83 LTD is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R83 LTD safe to buy?

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