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R375 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,864 mi
Last recorded72,864 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,864 miles

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,353 miles

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2017 72,338 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side front behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both side rear inner archs (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,972 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,221 miles

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

both side steps corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 70,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

both side steps corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,294 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 68,294 miles

Centre Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,629 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 66,629 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,454 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,783 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,443 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,312 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 58,312 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 55,663 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 53,255 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 50,513 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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R375 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R375 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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R375 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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