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R877 JUA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,493 mi
Last recorded102,493 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 JUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 102,493 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 99,951 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 95,175 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 95,175 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 90,238 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 88,626 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 88,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 84,427 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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R877 JUA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R877 JUA, 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 R877 JUA registered?

R877 JUA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R877 JUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R877 JUA 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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