MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,691 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine oil leak
n/s/r trim tapped up and both front indicator lamps. n/s/r light unit cracked.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/r outer door handle missing
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r outer door handle missing
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R385 RBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R385 RBM, 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 R385 RBM registered?
R385 RBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 August 1997.
Is R385 RBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R385 RBM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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