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R392 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Fronter

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,925 mi
Last recorded100,925 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Fronter81,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 100,925 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 100,925 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 89,384 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 82,351 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 82,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Fronter?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
5,828
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 263
constant velocity joint gaiter split 108
position lamp(s) not working 84
Stop lamp not working 73
Registration plate lamp not working 69
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R392 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Fronter in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Fronter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 81,808 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 Fronter fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R392 TBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Fronter typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Fronter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R392 TBM registered?

R392 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R392 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R392 TBM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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