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WDZ 5669

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,900 mi
Last recorded110,900 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDZ 5669
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 110,900 miles

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

advise all wheels protruding out of wheel arches

all brakepipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2014 110,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

advise all wheels protruding out of wheel arches

Pass 2 Dec 2013 110,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 108,324 miles

bad oil leak engine area

front tyre pressures low

off side front tyre worn close to limit on inside edge

Fail 13 Nov 2012 108,324 miles

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

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

bad oil leak engine area

front tyre pressures low

off side front tyre worn close to limit on inside edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 105,696 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 101,825 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 96,893 miles

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

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

Oil leak

drivers wiper blade torn on outer edge

front number plate slightly discolored

side steps slightly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2009 96,893 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers wiper blade torn on outer edge

front number plate slightly discolored

side steps slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2008 89,715 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 83,773 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 83,773 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 76,399 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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WDZ 5669 is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WDZ 5669, 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 WDZ 5669 registered?

WDZ 5669 is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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