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R56 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,680 mi
Last recorded98,680 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 98,680 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 98,640 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2009 85,726 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 78,897 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 71,376 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 68,251 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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R56 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R56 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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What year was R56 TBM registered?

R56 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R56 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 TBM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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