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R9 STH

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,737 mi
Last recorded137,737 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 STH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 137,737 miles

exhaust has temp repair

n/s/r tyre wearing low

petrol pipes rusted

rear discs pitted

rear pads low

surface rusting on all chassis units

Pass 27 Oct 2010 131,540 miles

heavy surface rusting exhaust system

heavy surface rusting on all brake pipes

heavy surface rusting on petrol pipes

heavy surface rusting on rear chassis crossmember but secure at time of test only

slight binding n/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Aug 2009 125,525 miles

outer edge of rear discs rusted

Pass 18 Dec 2008 123,300 miles

front pads low

heavy rusting on exhaust system

slight binding n/s/f wheel

Fail 18 Dec 2008 123,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front pads low

heavy rusting on exhaust system

slight binding n/s/f wheel

Pass 11 Dec 2007 121,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare wheel deflated

underneath of vehicle genrally rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2006 115,502 miles

both chassis legs corroded

both side front suspension covered in surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2006 106,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion on chassis sections

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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R9 STH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R9 STH, 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 R9 STH registered?

R9 STH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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