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R642 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,040 mi
Last recorded89,040 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2012 89,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,040 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 86,111 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 86,111 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,441 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 82,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 79,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 79,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 79,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 76,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 76,135 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 74,228 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 71,629 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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R642 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R642 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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R642 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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