CarVerify

Free Car Check

R210 ESF

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,321 mi
Last recorded70,321 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 ESF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 70,321 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 67,551 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,600 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 66,600 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,838 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 62,554 miles

General rusty condition of underside

Fail 13 May 2011 62,554 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

General rusty condition of underside

Pass 12 Apr 2010 61,372 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

front chassis corroding

rear chassis corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,322 miles

both top balljoint grease/dust covers split

front and rear pads wearing thin

petrol lines corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2009 61,835 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

both top balljoint grease/dust covers split

front and rear pads wearing thin

petrol lines corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 61,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 60,397 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 50,389 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
Full Vauxhall Frontera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R210 ESF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R210 ESF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R210 ESF?

You can check the full history of R210 ESF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R210 ESF registered?

R210 ESF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R210 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R210 ESF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R210 ESF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R210 ESF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.