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R42 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,722 mi
Last recorded125,722 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 125,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 124,188 miles

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

cannot see rear pad life,slight play in steering box

Fail 1 Sep 2010 124,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cannot see rear pad life,slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Nov 2007 118,516 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 113,089 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 113,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 106,576 miles

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

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

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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R42 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R42 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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R42 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R42 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R42 TBM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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