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R860 WBK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,096 mi
Last recorded121,096 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 WBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 121,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 107,946 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 107,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f shock absorber damp

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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R860 WBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R860 WBK, 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 R860 WBK registered?

R860 WBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R860 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 WBK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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