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R145 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,871 mi
Last recorded85,871 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 85,871 miles

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

Nearside side step corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2017 84,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer running board becoming weak

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front headlamp fixings becoming insecure

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 82,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 81,334 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering

Pass 21 Dec 2013 81,334 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 21 Dec 2012 79,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s side step signs of corrsion

Pass 6 Dec 2011 78,120 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 78,120 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 75,251 miles

small mark in front windscreen ( zone A )

Fail 16 Oct 2009 71,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

sceenwash 'T' junction starting to leak

slight movement in front wheel hubs

Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,714 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

sceenwash 'T' junction starting to leak

slight movement in front wheel hubs

Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,649 miles

nail in o/s front tyre tread

some marks in front windscreen.zone A

Pass 6 Nov 2007 67,381 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 67,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 61,499 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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R145 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R145 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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R145 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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