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R84 HRP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,678 mi
Last recorded73,678 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 HRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,678 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,766 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2009 66,020 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 66,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 61,326 miles

Corrosion to petrol tank straps

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/s main beam aimed high & left

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

Fail 22 May 2008 61,326 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Corrosion to petrol tank straps

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/s main beam aimed high & left

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,149 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 50,540 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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R84 HRP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R84 HRP, 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 R84 HRP registered?

R84 HRP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R84 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R84 HRP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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