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R841 EDW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,955 mi
Last recorded97,955 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 EDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 97,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 92,410 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR LAMPS OUTER LENSES MISSING

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT HUBS

Pass 24 Aug 2011 86,463 miles

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2010 80,995 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 74,906 miles

front number plate cracked

minor imbalance on front brakes

n/s/headlamp bracket loose

Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,009 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 69,008 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

heavy knocking from engine at idle(there was no oil in engine,put in 3 litres)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2006 60,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 58,470 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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R841 EDW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R841 EDW, 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 R841 EDW registered?

R841 EDW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R841 EDW safe to buy?

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