MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,656 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear seat has been removed
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
slight movement in offside headlamp unit
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
slight movement in offside headlamp unit
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FUEL PIPES CORRODED
N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/r brake disc inner surface scoured and corroded slightly
slight play in steering
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in steering column
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 SBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R385 SBM, 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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R385 SBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R385 SBM safe to buy?
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