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S871 RKM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,939 mi
Last recorded120,939 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 RKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 120,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front slight wear in steering idler.

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 120,939 miles

Fuel pipe leaking no4 injector leak off (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front slight wear in steering idler.

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 111,590 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front drivers seat base/cushion collapsed.

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

Offside Rear slight bind on brake.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 111,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front drivers seat base/cushion collapsed.

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

Offside Rear slight bind on brake.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 100,980 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near limit (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare fitted to vehicle,tyre fitted as spare worn . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight rear hub seal leak.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near limit (1.2.1 (e))

chassis corroding advise waxoyling.

Fail 27 Jan 2020 100,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near limit (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear slight rear hub seal leak.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near limit (1.2.1 (e))

chassis corroding advise waxoyling.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 89,811 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 89,779 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Multiple pipes to brake compensator corroded (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded From tank to engine bay (marked) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2014 89,901 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 89,579 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 89,518 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 89,187 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 87,503 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 81,998 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 76,510 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 76,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,091 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all three brake pipes in to rear compensater slightly corroded

both nearside tyres worn in centre

Pass 24 Jan 2007 65,870 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 61,659 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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S871 RKM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S871 RKM, 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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S871 RKM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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