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R887 LCW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,508 mi
Last recorded94,508 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 LCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 94,508 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear chassis shows signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

entire undercarriage shows signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2025 94,120 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 93,371 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,703 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front head lamps slight play

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

coolant leak

Pass 22 Apr 2022 91,029 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 91,029 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 88,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play uj worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Fuel tank slightly loose mounting corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective loose n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,889 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 80,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,093 miles

slight power steering leak from steering box

Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,327 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,189 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,663 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,405 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 55,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 51,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,312 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight play front seats

under seal on all the brake pipes

Fail 17 Aug 2011 48,523 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight play front seats

under seal on all the brake pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,033 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 43,598 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,598 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,360 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,293 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,847 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 33,114 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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R887 LCW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R887 LCW, 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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R887 LCW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 November 1997.

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