MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in steering box
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
rear silencer deteriorated
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
rear anti roll bar bushes worn
rear wiper blade split
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
rear anti roll bar bushes worn
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
rear chassis corroded
rear fuel pipes corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes badly corroded
vin number on offside rear chassis has been re-stamped
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R422 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R422 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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R422 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 October 1997.
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