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R870 ADV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,709 mi
Last recorded99,709 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 ADV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 99,709 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 99,704 miles

Emissions not tested loss of coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe joint blowing possible down pipe also (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced reflector corroded (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding rear discs corroded & worn (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component missing axle bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 97,520 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering box

Play ion both front wheel bearings

Slight play in front anti-roll bar linkage and bushes

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar linkage and bushes

Fail 1 Dec 2020 97,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering box

Play ion both front wheel bearings

Slight play in front anti-roll bar linkage and bushes

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar linkage and bushes

Pass 14 Nov 2019 91,158 miles

Nearside step corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

drivers seat base worn

Fail 7 Nov 2019 91,154 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside step corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

drivers seat base worn

Pass 7 Nov 2018 89,135 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 89,135 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 78,996 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 78,989 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 78,935 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 78,933 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,429 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,999 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,251 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,843 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 72,678 miles

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

o/s and n/s headlamp patterns slightly blurred

Pass 4 Jul 2008 70,751 miles

REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Fail 30 Jun 2008 70,751 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 6 Jul 2007 63,236 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 57,433 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 57,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R870 ADV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R870 ADV, 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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R870 ADV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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