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R932 VUJ

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,167 mi
Last recorded64,167 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 VUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,167 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 64,167 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 62,144 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 62,144 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,414 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 54,414 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine leaking oil

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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R932 VUJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R932 VUJ, 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 R932 VUJ registered?

R932 VUJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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