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R351 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,369 mi
Last recorded117,369 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 117,369 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 117,369 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 117,359 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 115,954 miles

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))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 115,941 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 114,382 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 114,360 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 122,925 miles

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))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 112,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 108,981 miles

N/S/R sill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,706 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 102,307 miles

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, ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,806 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 97,889 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 97,889 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,030 miles

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 94,177 miles

Brake discs corroded

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

Side steps corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2011 94,174 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 92,205 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 92,205 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 89,498 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 85,385 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 80,623 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 76,607 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 76,476 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 73,335 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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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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