MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,635 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
fuel pipes damp.
nearside step bar in poor condition
power steering pipes damp.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
nearside step bar in poor condition
exhaust system
rear diff leaking
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust system
rear diff leaking
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
power steering pipe damp.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
offside front brake binding slightly.
power steering pipe damp.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front tyre damaged sidewall
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside front tyre damaged sidewall
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R122 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R122 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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R122 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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