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R848 ENW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,358 mi
Last recorded74,358 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 ENW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 74,354 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,099 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 72,099 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank mountings slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 68,698 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank mountings slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2012 65,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,300 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 62,300 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

coolant leak from around radiator

Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,650 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 60,650 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,763 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 57,763 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,224 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 55,224 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 52,438 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 44,835 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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R848 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R848 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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R848 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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