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J580 WMM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,776 mi
Last recorded129,776 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ580 WMM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 129,776 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 129,773 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 119,744 miles

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

nearside front hub cap loose

no rear lap seatbelt/buckle fitted

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2006 118,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front and offside rear hub caps loose and rattling.

oil leak

rear lap belt and buckle has been removed

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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J580 WMM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J580 WMM, 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 J580 WMM registered?

J580 WMM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is J580 WMM safe to buy?

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