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R350 BOT

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

116,157 mi
Last recorded116,157 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 BOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 116,157 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 110,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 103,899 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 97,303 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 91,133 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 91,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 86,823 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 83,669 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 78,771 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 72,253 miles

tank guard rusting.

under tray fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 71,117 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 71,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,829 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2016 68,829 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,214 miles

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

Rear fuel tank cage excessivley corroded but fuel tank secure

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 67,214 miles

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

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

Rear fuel tank cage excessivley corroded but fuel tank secure

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,777 miles

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 64,777 miles

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

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,569 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,778 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 55,776 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,273 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,378 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,404 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,610 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 43,610 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 40,521 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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R350 BOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 R350 BOT, 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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R350 BOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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