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R116 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,620 mi
Last recorded108,620 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 108,620 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 105,452 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 102,141 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2011 102,141 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 95,072 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

damage to off side rear light lens but not showing white light

middle section exhaust rubber detereated but still fully suporting system

rear exhaust rubber spliting

Pass 15 Oct 2009 88,435 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,750 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 79,844 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,753 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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R116 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R116 TBM, 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 R116 TBM registered?

R116 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R116 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 TBM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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