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R849 XNO

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,953 mi
Last recorded128,953 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 XNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 128,953 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Pass 17 Dec 2010 121,151 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 121,137 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 109,021 miles

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

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

front registration plate slightly faded

Fail 26 Nov 2009 109,021 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front registration plate slightly faded

Pass 14 Jun 2008 104,120 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre just on limit and deteriorated

offside door mirror cracked

slight freeplay in steering

Pass 14 Jun 2007 96,141 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 96,084 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 88,504 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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R849 XNO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R849 XNO, 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 R849 XNO registered?

R849 XNO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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