MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,328 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine management light on
auxiliary drive belt worn
both front shock absorbers loose at lower mounting points
Battery insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
nearside rear shock absorber loose at top mounting
oil leak from front propshaft seal
oil leak from rear differential
securing nut missing from nearside headlamp
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
auxiliary drive belt worn
both front shock absorbers loose at lower mounting points
engine management light on
nearside rear shock absorber loose at top mounting
oil leak from front propshaft seal
oil leak from rear differential
securing nut missing from nearside headlamp
movement in rear anti roll bar bushes
rear tyres at 2mm
slight movement front wheel bearings
slight movement steering tie rods
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
movement in rear anti roll bar bushes
rear tyres at 2mm
slight movement front wheel bearings
slight movement steering tie rods
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R160 DUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R160 DUB, 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 R160 DUB registered?
R160 DUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 August 1997.
Is R160 DUB safe to buy?
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