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R393 BJO

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,892 mi
Last recorded136,892 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 BJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2019 136,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 130,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lense cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear brake backing plate damp

both front tyres cracking/perrishing

oil leak

rear tail lamp socket racket broken(still secure)

slight play in front wheel bearings

tentioner noisey

underside off vehicle corroding/rusting

Fail 8 Jan 2018 130,530 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lense cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear brake backing plate damp

both front tyres cracking/perrishing

oil leak

rear tail lamp socket racket broken(still secure)

slight play in front wheel bearings

tentioner noisey

underside off vehicle corroding/rusting

Pass 9 Jan 2017 126,207 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Door handle broken, but still able to open and close

Fail 9 Jan 2017 126,207 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Door handle broken, but still able to open and close

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 122,867 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear brake low effort

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 113,914 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 107,994 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 101,445 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 94,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tyres worn to tread markers

Fail 6 Dec 2011 94,647 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tyres worn to tread markers

Pass 10 Dec 2010 86,846 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 76,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,601 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 58,542 miles

front wipers poor

rear number plate cracked

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 3 Dec 2007 58,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers poor

rear number plate cracked

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Nov 2006 52,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R393 BJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R393 BJO, 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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R393 BJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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