MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,288 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brakes unbalanced
o/s rear outer sill rusty
rear brakes slightly uneven
slight damage to n/s front tyre sidewall
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake pipes corroded
chassis corroded
n/s wiper blade split
o/s sill corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R853 BNW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R853 BNW, 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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How do I check the history of R853 BNW?
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What year was R853 BNW registered?
R853 BNW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 September 1997.
Is R853 BNW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R853 BNW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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