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R207 EDM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,703 mi
Last recorded132,703 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 EDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 132,703 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 132,696 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 123,017 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 123,016 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 121,656 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 120,852 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust manifold slight leak

oil leak on diff

running boards in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2010 119,948 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 119,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 118,719 miles

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

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

slight damage to o/s/r seat belt

Pass 18 Apr 2008 116,936 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 114,956 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 114,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 112,167 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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R207 EDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R207 EDM, 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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R207 EDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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