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R886 WEV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,207 mi
Last recorded83,207 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 WEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 May 2014 83,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,906 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,195 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 67,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 56,288 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,965 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,963 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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R886 WEV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R886 WEV, 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 R886 WEV registered?

R886 WEV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R886 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 WEV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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