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R172 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,033 mi
Last recorded88,033 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 88,033 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

offside rear chassis corroded , top of chassis above rear axle

Fail 24 Sep 2020 88,022 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

offside rear chassis corroded , top of chassis above rear axle

Pass 26 Mar 2019 86,561 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 86,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,408 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

offside and nearside front panel body mounts corroded

offside rear body mounting corroded ,outer sill

rear Registration plate slightly obscured but not likely to be missread

Fail 4 Apr 2017 83,374 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear at rear above chassis member (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

offside and nearside front panel body mounts corroded

offside rear body mounting corroded ,outer sill

rear Registration plate slightly obscured but not likely to be missread

Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,193 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,950 miles

offside front tyre tread perished

rear outer brake pads appear to be wearing thin

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,216 miles

brake pipes undersealed

nearside rear doorshut/outer sill corroded

nearside rear outer door handle operation poor,close to excessive

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear registration plate slightly obscured but not likely to be missread

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,532 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear outer sill/doorshut slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly obscured but not likely to be missread

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear number plate slightly obscured but not likely to be misread

Pass 10 Nov 2010 73,843 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 71,709 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 69,331 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 94,920 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW

PLAY IN N/S STEERING IDLER ARM

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 30 Apr 2007 86,789 miles

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

REAR PADS LOW!!!

Pass 24 Apr 2006 78,267 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 78,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel tank damp around filler neck aera.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 2mm tread left.

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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R172 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R172 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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R172 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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