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R969 YOK

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,135 mi
Last recorded118,135 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 YOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 118,135 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 118,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 May 2013 106,299 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 106,299 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 98,568 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,119 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,864 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 78,688 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 69,623 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 60,933 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,556 miles

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

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 YOK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOK, 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 YOK registered?

R969 YOK is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 November 1997.

Is R969 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R969 YOK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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