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R415 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,004 mi
Last recorded114,004 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 114,004 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 110,280 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 106,870 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 104,904 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 104,903 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Differential pan corroded and leaking oil

Gearbox rear seal leaking oil

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 May 2011 103,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion present in body and chassis

front flexi brake hose ferrules corrodede advise replace

radiator leaking

Pass 31 May 2011 103,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion present in body and chassis

front flexi brake hose ferrules corrodede advise replace

radiator leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2010 101,449 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 101,445 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 99,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 99,261 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 96,243 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

auxillary drive belt worn

Pass 25 Jun 2008 96,243 miles

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

auxillary drive belt worn

Pass 29 Jun 2007 93,822 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2006 92,539 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 92,539 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

steel fuel pipes corroded

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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R415 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R415 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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R415 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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