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R35 SWA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,487 mi
Last recorded78,487 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 SWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 78,487 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 77,432 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 76,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 76,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 75,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel tank guard shows slight corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2022 74,056 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,502 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 71,453 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 69,657 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 69,091 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,585 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,915 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 66,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,836 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 56,524 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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R35 SWA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R35 SWA, 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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What year was R35 SWA registered?

R35 SWA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R35 SWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 SWA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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