MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
handbrake shoes catching at n/s/r
spare tyre different size
spring missing from secondary bonnet catch
stud broken at exhaust manifold
tyres hitting bumper when bumper
wheel+tyres sitting out past body
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
handbrake shoes catching at n/s/r
spare tyre different size
spring missing from secondary bonnet catch
stud broken at exhaust manifold
tyres hitting bumper when bumper
wheel+tyres sitting out past body
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R423 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R423 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 R423 TBM registered?
R423 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 October 1997.
Is R423 TBM safe to buy?
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