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R208 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Yellow Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,227 mi
Last recorded118,227 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2012 118,227 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 117,321 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 111,940 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 104,319 miles

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

Oil leak

bonnet catch faulty

osf headlamp condesated

stone holes in both headlamp lenses

Pass 17 Oct 2006 97,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust , centre silencer heavily & temp repaired †stone damage to both front headlamps †play in steering idler †

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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R208 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Yellow with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R208 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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What year was R208 TBM registered?

R208 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R208 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 TBM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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