MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,553 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Roof corroding but not prescribed area
centre & rear exhaust poor condition
corrosion starting various places
front brake pads look low
n/s/f tyre on legal limit
o/s/f indicator outer cover missing
rear discs corroding
temp type fuel cap fitted
various metal brake pipes corroding
various suspension ball joint boots perishing
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Roof corroding but not prescribed area
centre & rear exhaust poor condition
corrosion starting various places
front brake pads look low
n/s/f tyre on legal limit
o/s/f indicator outer cover missing
rear discs corroding
temp type fuel cap fitted
various metal brake pipes corroding
various suspension ball joint boots perishing
Both number plates Deteriorating
Corrosion around rear suspension and tow-bar mountings
Corrosion to body front cross-member by mounting points
Exhaust in poor condition and leaking
Fog light switch operation
Front suspension corroding
N/S/F lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating
N/S/F lower shock abs bush worn
N/S/F tyre worn outer Edge
N/S/R shock abs weak
Rear brake discs in poor condition
Various Rear S/B/Ps corroding
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Both number plates Deteriorating
Corrosion around rear suspension and tow-bar mountings
Exhaust in poor condition and leaking
Fog light switch operation
Front suspension corroding
N/S/F lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating
N/S/F lower shock abs bush worn
N/S/F tyre worn outer Edge
N/S/R shock abs weak
Rear brake discs in poor condition
Various Rear S/B/Ps corroding
1x additional main beam lamp inop
Both rear handbrake cable outer casings corroding
Centre exhaust very poor condition and leaking
Front pads LOOK low
Holes in top of roof, not within 30cm of seatbelt mount at time of test
Nearside front tyre low, still legal due to tyre design
Offside outer sill corroding
Radiator mounting panel severly corroded
Rear cross member corroding
Rear exhaust joint poor condition
Rear number plate cracked and delaminating
Stone chip in bottom of windscreen, not within wiper sweep
Various corrosion around vehicle
Various steel brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1x additional main beam lamp inop
Both rear handbrake cable outer casings corroding
Centre exhaust very poor condition and leaking
Front pads LOOK low
Holes in top of roof, not within 30cm of seatbelt mount at time of test
Nearside front tyre low, still legal due to tyre design
Offside outer sill corroding
Radiator mounting panel severly corroded
Rear cross member corroding
Rear exhaust joint poor condition
Rear number plate cracked and delaminating
Stone chip in bottom of windscreen, not within wiper sweep
Various corrosion around vehicle
Various steel brake pipes starting to corrode
Both front outer cv boots starting to perish
Both rear handbrake cables corroding
Centre and rear exhaust poor condition
Corrosion to Nearside outer sill
Front pads getting low ?
Nearside front tyre getting low and starting to perish
Rear crossmember corroding
Rear discs poor condition
Rear number plate delaminating
Slight play in Offside front top ball joint ?
Stone chip in windscreen ( not within wiper sweep
Various steel brake pipes corroding
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both front outer cv boots starting to perish
Both rear handbrake cables corroding
Centre and rear exhaust poor condition
Corrosion to Nearside outer sill
Front pads getting low ?
Nearside front tyre getting low and starting to perish
Rear crossmember corroding
Rear discs poor condition
Rear number plate delaminating
Slight play in Offside front top ball joint ?
Stone chip in windscreen ( not within wiper sweep
Various steel brake pipes corroding
Centre exhaust poor condition (corroded)
Front & rear brake discs corroding
Front & rear brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear no plate starting to discolour
Various metal brake pipes starting to corrode
corrosion starting various places under vehicle
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Centre exhaust poor condition (corroded)
Front & rear brake discs corroding
Front & rear brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear no plate starting to discolour
Various metal brake pipes starting to corrode
corrosion starting various places under vehicle
All brake discs corroding
Centre silencer corroded & poor condition
Corrosion starting various places
o/s driving lamp not working
various metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
All brake discs corroding
Centre silencer corroded & poor condition
Corrosion starting various places
o/s driving lamp not working
various metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
non obligatory lamp insecure/defective
rear silencer poor condition
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R518 CTX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R518 CTX, 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 R518 CTX registered?
R518 CTX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 September 1997.
Is R518 CTX safe to buy?
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