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R68 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,687 mi
Last recorded86,687 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2012 86,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

both o/s and n/s outer sills starting to corrode at rear

heavy surface rust on all suspension, steering and brake components

rear brake pads 2mm to 3mm ,can not see inner pads

slight minor play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Feb 2011 84,782 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 81,398 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 81,398 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 80,322 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 80,322 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 78,187 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 76,760 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 73,951 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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R68 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R68 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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R68 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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