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R846 BGU

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,588 mi
Last recorded95,588 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 BGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,588 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 92,286 miles

Offside Front excess play off side front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Oct 2016 92,285 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front excess play off side front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,287 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 85,254 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,392 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,644 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 79,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,416 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,027 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 61,728 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 58,572 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 55,601 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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R846 BGU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R846 BGU, 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 R846 BGU registered?

R846 BGU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R846 BGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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