MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,424 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
oil leack from rear diff
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
oil leack from rear diff
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front to rear brake pipes in very poor condition
fuel lines in very poor condition
o/s/front spot light inoperative
Fuel pipe/s corroded
OFFSIDE FRONT SPOT LIGHT INOP
OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
OFFSIDE FRONT SPOT LIGHT INOP
OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Spare tyre defective
centre exhaust section temporary repair.
rear brake pads low.
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre exhaust section temp repair.
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front tyres wearing on outer edges
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R186 ETU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 R186 ETU, 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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R186 ETU is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R186 ETU safe to buy?
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