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R127 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,907 mi
Last recorded65,907 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2006 65,907 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 58,527 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 58,443 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

OIL LEAKING FROM NEARSIDE REAR AXLE HUB

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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R127 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R127 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 R127 TBM registered?

R127 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R127 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 TBM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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