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R843 ENW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,603 mi
Last recorded80,603 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 ENW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All front to rear ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 78,168 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All front to rear ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 75,715 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 75,641 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 72,526 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed incorrect fuel pipe used (7.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 69,394 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 64,721 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,189 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,008 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,809 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,187 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,534 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 46,057 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,384 miles

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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R843 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R843 ENW, 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 R843 ENW registered?

R843 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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