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R969 CJW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,881 mi
Last recorded96,881 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 CJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2010 96,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S rear brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2010 96,881 miles

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

O/S rear brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2009 91,861 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 91,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 81,820 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 81,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 81,722 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 78,715 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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R969 CJW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R969 CJW, 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 R969 CJW registered?

R969 CJW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R969 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R969 CJW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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