MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,955 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)
Lower fuel tank cover show signs of corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play
Rear rear diff slight oil leak
slight oil leak
Nearside Front seatbelt buckle plastic surround missing
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front seatbelt buckle plastic surround missing
both rear tyres perished
radiator leaking
rear tyres perished (225/65/16/H)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres perished (225/65/16/H)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear fuel hose cracked and perished reccomend replacement ASAP
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
oil leak on rear axle
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
oil leak on rear axle
All four tyres have cracks on treadface(255/65/R16)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel supply pipe perished-tank to fuel filter
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
All four tyres have cracks on treadface(255/65/R16)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel supply pipe perished-tank to fuel filter
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Radiator water leak
Rear diff oil leak
Both wipers split
Engine over heating when left idling needs attention ASAP
Rear brakes squeaking
Both wipers split
Engine over heating when left idling needs attention ASAP
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brakes squeaking
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advise coolant fan not working.
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake travel
nearside front wiper blade in poor condition
offside front washer partially blocked
rear washer aim poor
rear wiper blade split
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R254 LGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 R254 LGJ, 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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R254 LGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 September 1997.
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