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R610 STF

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

90,252 mi
Last recorded90,252 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 STF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 90,252 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 88,346 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 88,336 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 86,194 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 86,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 85,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 28 Sep 2022 83,620 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 81,853 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 81,853 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 80,914 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 79,626 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 79,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,827 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 78,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,627 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 77,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 75,947 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,820 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,059 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,149 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 69,149 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,122 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,838 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 85,553 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin insecure (6.6.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 63,838 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,790 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 61,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,882 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 58,882 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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R610 STF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R610 STF, 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 R610 STF registered?

R610 STF is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R610 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R610 STF shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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