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R844 AMA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,088 mi
Last recorded105,088 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 AMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 105,088 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 101,711 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 98,068 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 94,050 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,397 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 82,829 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,252 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,714 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,830 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 68,914 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 68,914 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 64,118 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 64,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 58,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 53,415 miles

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

coolant leaking

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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R844 AMA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R844 AMA, 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 R844 AMA registered?

R844 AMA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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