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R335 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,730 mi
Last recorded110,730 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 110,730 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 110,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 104,316 miles

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

rear discs worn

Fail 4 May 2011 104,316 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 21 May 2010 97,471 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 92,373 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 92,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f indicator outer lens missing

Pass 2 May 2008 85,044 miles

All brake pads wearing low

Slight play in nearside front suspension

Pass 3 May 2007 72,920 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 72,915 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 71,047 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rise and fall nearside rear brake

Fail 28 Jun 2006 71,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rise and fall nearside rear brake attention soon.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R335 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R335 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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R335 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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