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R896 GGK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,334 mi
Last recorded110,334 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 GGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 110,334 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 110,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Mar 2010 104,559 miles

front n/plate cracked

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

o/s/f indicator front lens cover missing

strong advice bubble rust started around rear coil spring tops and both chassie rails

tyre wear starting on n/s/f

Pass 10 Mar 2009 100,707 miles

front n/plate cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2008 93,646 miles

front brake discs lipped

o/s/r light unit cracked

rear exhaust box starting to blow

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Mar 2008 93,614 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

exhaust blow manifold area when cold

Pass 13 Jan 2007 90,857 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 90,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre exhaust has minor leak.

Some wear/play in steering joints.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 84,901 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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R896 GGK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R896 GGK, 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 R896 GGK registered?

R896 GGK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R896 GGK shows 9 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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