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R240 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,685 mi
Last recorded124,685 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 124,685 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 124,685 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 119,445 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 117,834 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 111,786 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 111,786 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 106,146 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 98,222 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 89,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,837 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 80,837 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 69,647 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,168 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,503 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 51,796 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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R240 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R240 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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R240 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R240 TBM safe to buy?

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