MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls
o/s/f tyre below 3mm n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/r brake disc pitted
o/s/r inner brake pad wearing thin
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls
o/s/f tyre below 3mm n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/r brake disc pitted
o/s/r inner brake pad wearing thin
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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R134 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 R134 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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R134 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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