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A9 AFX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,551 mi
Last recorded122,551 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 AFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 122,551 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 122,549 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2012 121,892 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 121,892 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 113,559 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 113,559 miles

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 107,124 miles

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

O/S/R Passenger door can not be opened from inside or outside the vehicle.

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2010 107,124 miles

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

O/S/R Passenger door can not be opened from inside or outside the vehicle.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 99,569 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 99,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 92,357 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 92,357 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 85,566 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 85,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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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A9 AFX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A9 AFX, 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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A9 AFX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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