MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,369 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osf chassis outrigger corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
osf and nsr tyres incorrect rotation
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear fuel tank filling neck tapped up with insulation tape [fuel vapour will eat through it]
Rear tow bar strengthening plate across body needs checking
N/S/R sill corroded
Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear has been undersealed and cannot check brake pipes
Central Front previously aborted test for brake fluid test, exhaust,bulbs, and bump stop, all repaired on site
Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera removed, ()
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in grease cannot, determine if split x2 n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front camera, obscuring vision
Centre exhaust securing rubbers split
Nearside Front indicator lens cover missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure headlamp (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure headlamp (1.1.A.3a)
Centre exhaust securing rubbers split
Nearside Front indicator lens cover missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
nearside rear axle bump stop missing
Brake discs corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Side steps corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coolant leaking
n/s sill weakened but not holed
rattle from engine
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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R351 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 R351 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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R351 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 September 1997.
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