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R901 GMV

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,693 mi
Last recorded68,693 miles
Recorded on1 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 GMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2007 68,693 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 68,664 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 66,213 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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R901 GMV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R901 GMV, 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 R901 GMV registered?

R901 GMV is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R901 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 GMV shows 3 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.

Does R901 GMV have outstanding finance?

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