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R7 GJS

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,439 mi
Last recorded159,439 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 GJS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 159,439 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 158,961 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensor valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 151,522 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 141,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 141,921 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 132,482 miles

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

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

advise both front shocks weak

advise fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 132,482 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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)

advise fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 119,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,293 miles

tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2012 95,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,442 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,575 miles

Oil leak

front and rear number plate fitted with a badge

Fail 27 Jul 2010 68,574 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

exhaust box cracked at rear

front and rear number plate fitted with a badge

Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,523 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 50,128 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,078 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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R7 GJS is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 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 R7 GJS, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R7 GJS is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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