MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear into load sense valve (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear lower sills (2.4.A.3)
Engine oil leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)
O/s side step bracket corroded
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Engine oil leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/s side step bracket corroded
Both side steps corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both side steps corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/f & n/s/f body mounts slight play
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/f & n/s/f body mounts slight play
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake pedal seeping slightly and slight air leak from servo
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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R185 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R185 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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R185 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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