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R206 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,863 mi
Last recorded59,863 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,726 miles

Oil leak Gearbox Differntial ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 52,726 miles

Oil leak Gearbox Differntial ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,492 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 51,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front unable to test wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,965 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 49,952 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,686 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 48,685 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,022 miles

Coolant leak

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

Slight bind on offside rear wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,981 miles

Light bind at the offside front wheel

Light bind at the offside rear wheel

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,674 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 42,303 miles

n/s wiper blade poor

Fail 3 Jul 2010 42,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 11 Jun 2009 41,137 miles

advise centre ex box condition

Fail 30 Jun 2008 39,271 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,271 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,614 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 38,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 36,972 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 36,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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R206 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R206 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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R206 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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