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R847 BGU

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,236 mi
Last recorded94,236 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 BGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 94,236 miles

chip in windscreen a zone on limit

washers poor effort

Fail 30 Sep 2008 94,139 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen a zone on limit

Pass 17 Sep 2007 88,439 miles

cat to centre pipe flange coroded

metal brake pipes to rear load valve rusty

small chip in windscreen a zone

Pass 20 Sep 2006 84,280 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 84,262 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door stop broken away

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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R847 BGU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R847 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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R847 BGU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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