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462 HOT

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,903 mi
Last recorded90,903 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration462 HOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2016 90,903 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,835 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,181 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,968 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 79,970 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 77,572 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 74,445 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,323 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,350 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 62,047 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 59,172 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 56,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear 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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462 HOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 462 HOT, 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 462 HOT registered?

462 HOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is 462 HOT safe to buy?

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