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R141 MDP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,384 mi
Last recorded89,384 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 MDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 89,384 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis To Body Mounting Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Side Rear Window Missing (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure Corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis To Body Mount Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side Step Corroded - Not Fully Secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 89,107 miles

Gear box cross member corroded

Nearside Chassis out riggercorroded

Nearside Rear Wheel binds slightly suspect brake

Offside Chassis out rigger corroded

Offside Front Indicator lens missing

Offside Rear Wheel binds slightly, suspect brake

Offside Side step not full secured/supported

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 89,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded. Marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Gear box cross member corroded

Nearside Chassis out riggercorroded

Nearside Rear Wheel binds slightly suspect brake

Offside Chassis out rigger corroded

Offside Front Indicator lens missing

Offside Rear Wheel binds slightly, suspect brake

Offside Side step not full secured/supported

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 88,745 miles

Nearside Front Chassis area for body mounts n/s and o/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Door check strap missing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Indicator lens missing

Offside Rear Support for side step missing

Offside Rear Wheel binds slightly

Screen damage , not restricting view of road

Fail 24 Jul 2017 88,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Area under side marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Area under side marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Area marked in yellow , sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Chassis area for body mounts n/s and o/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Indicator lens missing

Offside Rear Support for side step missing

Offside Rear Wheel binds slightly

Screen damage , not restricting view of road

Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,023 miles

door weather seals insecure

O/S/F door check strap missing

O/S/F indicator outer lens missing

Screen damage

Side step rear support corroded away

chassis and lower body corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2016 87,023 miles

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

O/S/F door check strap missing

O/S/F indicator outer lens missing

Screen damage

Side step rear support corroded away

chassis and lower body corroded

door weather seals insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2015 85,972 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSR brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 85,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSR brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 84,813 miles

Both side steps insecure

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,813 miles

Both side steps insecure

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 84,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside and Nearside side steps corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 84,034 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside and Nearside side steps corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 78,847 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 78,847 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,242 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,868 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 58,535 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,454 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 54,380 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,079 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

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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R141 MDP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R141 MDP, 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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R141 MDP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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