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R895 PWN

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,950 mi
Last recorded87,950 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 PWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 87,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads low

fuel pipes corroded at rear of car but not leaking

rear brake pads low

slight play in steering box

Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,623 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,935 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,193 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 74,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,006 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,043 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 71,043 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,593 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,030 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 66,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 66,469 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 66,469 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 66,269 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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R895 PWN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R895 PWN, 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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R895 PWN is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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