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R374 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,495 mi
Last recorded169,495 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 169,495 miles

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

undersealed black

Fail 27 Mar 2019 169,142 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

undersealed black

Pass 27 Mar 2018 159,825 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 141,722 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

step ladders corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 141,677 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

step ladders corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 127,460 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 118,478 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 109,107 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 100,157 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 92,020 miles

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

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

cracks appearing o/s/f tyre outter wall and n/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 5 Mar 2011 88,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 88,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 85,748 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 83,304 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 79,985 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 79,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,204 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 69,529 miles

fuel pipes corroded on underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2006 69,529 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

fuel pipes corroded on underside of vehicle

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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R374 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R374 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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R374 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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