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R833 SBM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,225 mi
Last recorded92,225 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 SBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 92,225 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,384 miles

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

n/s/r door stiff to open from outside

step mounting bars corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 87,060 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 87,053 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 84,888 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 83,004 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 83,004 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 80,431 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 77,456 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 77,441 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 73,004 miles

exhaust corroded

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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R833 SBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R833 SBM, 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 R833 SBM registered?

R833 SBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R833 SBM safe to buy?

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