MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant pressure cap missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyres worn on 3mm
Nearside Rear Light lens damaged
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear seats not present seat belts not tested
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Chassis (2.2.C.1h)
Coolant pressure cap missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyres worn on 3mm
Nearside Rear Light lens damaged
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear seats not present seat belts not tested
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
all suspension parts corroded
body corroded
both side repeater covers missing
front exhaust corroded
rear seats and belts removed
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
all suspension parts corroded
body corroded
both side repeater covers missing
front exhaust corroded
rear seats and belts removed
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chassie corroded
strong advise body corrosion
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chassie corroded
strong advise body corrosion
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
body corroded
chassie corroded
front discs corroded
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight corrosion on body
Exhaust system starting to rust †Front no plate starting to discolour
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Exhaust system starting to rust †Front no plate starting to discolour
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside side step corroded to excess.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R43 HAP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R43 HAP, 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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R43 HAP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 December 1997.
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