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R310 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

69,581 mi
Last recorded69,581 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2010 69,581 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 65,888 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 65,888 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 604,996 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

fuel pipes heavy corroded front to rear and over rear fuel tank

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2008 60,492 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 60,491 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 57,678 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 57,678 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R310 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 R310 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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R310 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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