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R226 GEJ

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

110,021 mi
Last recorded110,021 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 GEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 110,021 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside and components / brake pipes/hoses,etc. Coated,/ wax/oil product treated, restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

corrosion to body. (no sharp edges)

Fail 17 Feb 2026 110,021 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside and components / brake pipes/hoses,etc. Coated,/ wax/oil product treated, restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

corrosion to body. (no sharp edges)

Pass 2 Aug 2024 110,001 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Underside and components / brake pipes/hoses,etc. Coated,/ undersealed. restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Fail 2 Aug 2024 110,001 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Underside and components / brake pipes/hoses,etc. Coated,/ undersealed. restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Fail 19 Jul 2024 109,961 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction handbrake lamp lit. (1.1.6 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "d" bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle trailing (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres badly cracked and perished on walls and plys (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% trailing (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Underside and components / brake pipes/hoses,etc. Coated,/ undersealed. restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Pass 24 Jul 2023 109,871 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2022 109,782 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2021 109,440 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under side heavily under sealed

Fail 26 Jul 2021 109,416 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under side heavily under sealed

Pass 3 Aug 2020 109,135 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 255/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 109,105 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 255/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 108,854 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 108,823 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 108,673 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 107,742 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 121,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 121,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,186 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 107,186 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 107,122 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 107,122 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 105,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 106,612 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 99,336 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 94,436 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 94,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 88,047 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 81,432 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 71,320 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 71,320 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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R226 GEJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R226 GEJ, 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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R226 GEJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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