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M9 ARO

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,404 mi
Last recorded57,404 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 ARO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 57,404 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED

BOTH OUTER STEPS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER FLASHER LENSE MISSING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON MIDDLE OF TREAD

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND FRONT PIPE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 26 Nov 2008 55,314 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER FLASHER LAMP LENSE MISSING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,333 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 52,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 49,227 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 49,227 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight vibration on exhaust system when revs taken up

Pass 12 Aug 2005 46,013 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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M9 ARO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M9 ARO, 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 M9 ARO registered?

M9 ARO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M9 ARO safe to buy?

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