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R845 BRL

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,473 mi
Last recorded77,473 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 BRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2018 77,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits actually tested via hole in pipe further up system to check cat, but will require another test after repair (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind front wheel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded gearbox mounting crossmember end holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded towing eye mounting area holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind front wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded gearbox mounting crossmember end holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear step mount area holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed (next to handbrake cable mount) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of chassis support bar (as marked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded where bump stop would be (if present!) (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% at rear (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipes heavily coated with rustproofing (difficult to assess condition)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle underside has all over corrosion to suspension and body mounts areas, in general poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,527 miles

Chassis has all over corrosion, but not considered excessive

Lower engine bay plastic covers fitted

O/S centre outrigger corroded

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,959 miles

Brake pipes and hose ferrules coated with rustproofing

Headlamp inner reflectors deter, but not affecting beam image

Heaters inop

NS and OS sidesteps corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear chassis has light corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2016 72,959 miles

Brake pipes and hose ferrules coated with rustproofing

Headlamp inner reflectors deter, but not affecting beam image

Heaters inop

NS and OS sidesteps corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear chassis has light corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2015 70,710 miles

Brake pipes coated with rustproofing

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil pressure warning light on

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,710 miles

Brake pipes coated with rustproofing

Oil pressure warning light on

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,674 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil light illuminater on tickover

Fail 22 Jan 2014 68,659 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil light illuminated on tickover

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front headlamp glasses starting to fade

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil warning light illuminated at tickover

Rear diff. oil leak

Rear wiper u/s

Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,384 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 64,378 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,382 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle very corroded.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 59,581 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle very corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,333 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 54,078 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 53,103 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 51,935 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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R845 BRL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R845 BRL, 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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R845 BRL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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