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R409 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,584 mi
Last recorded124,584 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 124,584 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 117,206 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2008 114,131 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre perrishing

rear brake discs slight corrosion

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

there is fur growing on interior

Pass 4 Jul 2008 114,131 miles

offside rear tyre perrishing

rear brake discs slight corrosion

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

there is fur growing on interior

Pass 23 Sep 2006 110,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R409 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R409 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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What year was R409 TBM registered?

R409 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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