MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,908 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
petrol tank shroud badly rusted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
petrol tank shroud badly rusted
Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded
lower engine cover fitted
main feed brake pipe slightly corroded/obscured by suspension components
slight damage to n/s front headlamp glass
some brake pipes slightly corroded and greased
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded
lower engine cover fitted
slight damage to n/s front headlamp glass
some brake pipes slightly corroded and greased
Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
towbar slightly obscuring number plate
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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R959 GWK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R959 GWK, 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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R959 GWK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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