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R89 DGS

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,408 mi
Last recorded69,408 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 DGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2007 69,408 miles

All metal brake pipes front to rear are starting to rust

Engine has a water leak

Nearside front headlight is slightly loose may need further investigation

Nearside front wiper blade is slightly smearing the screen

Offside front door strap is broken

Offside front headlight is slightly loose will need further investigation

Offside front wiper blade is slightly smearing the screen

Slight play in steering rack idilers in the jacked up position

Pass 3 Aug 2006 66,092 miles

Nearside rear metal brake pipe that goes a cross rear axle is starting to rust

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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R89 DGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R89 DGS, 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 R89 DGS registered?

R89 DGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R89 DGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R89 DGS shows 2 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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