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R93 EKH

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,015 mi
Last recorded83,015 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 EKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 83,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipe to n/s rear calliper starting to corrode - advise attention

brake pipes to o/s + n/s front flexy hoses starting to corrode - advise attention

exhaust in poor condition - advise attention

n/s front tyre tread in poor condition - advise replace

o/s rear brake disc in poor condition - advise replace

some corrosion o/s + n/s outer sills

Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,899 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front door top hinge becoming insecure due to damage

slight play in steering box output shaft

Fail 10 Jun 2008 79,832 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside front door top hinge becoming insecure due to damage

nearside/offside front indicator lenses missing

slight play in steering box output shaft

Pass 15 Jun 2007 76,203 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 76,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 72,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

some damage to left rear reflector

Pass 6 Jun 2006 72,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

some damage to left rear reflector

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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R93 EKH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R93 EKH, 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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R93 EKH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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