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R542 MWP

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,362 mi
Last recorded119,362 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 MWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 119,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2024 117,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Underbody Schultz

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 114,334 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 112,469 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,816 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 109,495 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 107,421 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 103,457 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 99,560 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 93,334 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 88,818 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f body mounting slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 80,952 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 77,892 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,019 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 70,729 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 70,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 67,434 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 67,434 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 59,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,744 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 52,874 miles

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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R542 MWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R542 MWP, 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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R542 MWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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