MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer holed (7.1.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded roll bar mounting within wheel arch, (seatbelt bolts to this roll bar) (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded roll bar mounting within wheel arch, (seatbelt bolts to this roll bar) (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure bolt loose where trailing arm attaches to axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion underbody & chassis (6.1.B.2)
Dampness nearside rear axle hub seal
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion BORDERLINE (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear suspension bump stop missing
Oil leak ()
Slight bind nearside front brake
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play within steering box, BORDERLINE (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
oil leaks
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive and emission test stopped due to temperature gauge going into red,fan not heard cutting in and pressure in coolant pipes (7.3.D.3)
Vehicle only just met carbon monoxide emissions requirements
Both headlamp images could be better
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leaks
Poor repairs to both rear outer sills within 30cm of body mountings
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Underbody & chassis has corrosion
Vehicle only just met emissions requirements
Both headlamp images could be better
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leaks
Poor repairs to both rear outer sills within 30cm of body mountings
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Underbody & chassis has corrosion
Vehicle only just met emissions requirements
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Only just met 'CO' emissions requirements
Severe engine oil leak
oil leaks.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyre's starting to perrish.
fuel tank cover corroded.
offside bottom ball joint rubber boot split.
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyre's starting to perrish.
fuel tank cover corroded.
offside bottom ball joint rubber boot split.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
binding of o/s/f brake not evident on brake tester
coolant level low steam evident radiator area
N/s/f suspension arm ball joint split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering idler
fuel smell around rear of vehichle/no visible leaks
slight play both front wheel bearings
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R769 LWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R769 LWP, 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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R769 LWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 August 1997.
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