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R955 BKJ

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,735 mi
Last recorded92,735 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 BKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 92,735 miles

Fuel tank carrier corroding

Fail 31 Dec 2015 92,735 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank carrier corroding

Fail 14 Jan 2015 92,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 92,427 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 91,388 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 91,376 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 90,058 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 90,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,536 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 87,536 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 86,117 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,152 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 81,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 78,707 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 78,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 75,100 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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R955 BKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R955 BKJ, 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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R955 BKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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