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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
brake pipe to comp valve corroding
engine oil & water leak
front number plate damaged
n/s/r inner sill corroded by body mount
n/s/r sill corroded
o/s f door check strap ripped out of pillar
o/s fuel tank strap snapped
o/s/f body corroding by mount
o/s/r sill corroded just past prescribed area
rear cross axle brake pipe corroding
rear exhaust flange worn thin
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
offside rear tyre 2mm tred left
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R56 GRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R56 GRF, 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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How do I check the history of R56 GRF?
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What year was R56 GRF registered?
R56 GRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 August 1997.
Is R56 GRF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R56 GRF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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