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R917 NNJ

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,677 mi
Last recorded116,677 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 NNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 116,677 miles

all tyres cracking and perishing

both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers temp repaired

nearside door mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 107,761 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 104,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 104,552 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 104,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 98,959 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 96,926 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 96,926 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 96,807 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 96,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 90,656 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 90,656 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2007 86,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 86,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 84,051 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 77,329 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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R917 NNJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R917 NNJ, 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 R917 NNJ registered?

R917 NNJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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