MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,473 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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)
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
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
Brake pipes coated with rustproofing
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil pressure warning light on
Rear wiper blade u/s
Brake pipes coated with rustproofing
Oil pressure warning light on
Rear wiper blade u/s
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
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)
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
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)
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)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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.
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.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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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