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R974 MNP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,595 mi
Last recorded129,595 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 MNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 129,595 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

possible water pump noise

Fail 22 Aug 2012 129,595 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

possible water pump noise

Pass 25 Aug 2011 125,212 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 120,454 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all four tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls

Fail 19 Aug 2010 120,454 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all four tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls

Pass 21 Aug 2009 117,560 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 110,026 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 98,927 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 88,431 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 88,431 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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R974 MNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R974 MNP, 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 R974 MNP registered?

R974 MNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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