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R190 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,019 mi
Last recorded133,019 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 133,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section corroded (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Feb 2015 129,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 129,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 126,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s running board mounting corroded at rear

Fail 11 Feb 2013 123,385 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 123,385 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 118,883 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 114,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 114,864 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 110,057 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 102,075 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 94,500 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 78,269 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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R190 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R190 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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R190 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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