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J6 HWM

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,582 mi
Last recorded65,582 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 HWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 65,582 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 64,388 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 21 Jul 2021 64,384 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 16 Jul 2020 64,099 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 64,097 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached casing loose (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully see the pads but look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

both rear sills badly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 63,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 63,720 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 63,156 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,164 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 62,160 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking Adjacent to fuel tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,253 miles

Centre Exhaust box delaminating

Fail 22 Aug 2016 61,250 miles

Fuel hose leaking Near fuel filter (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust box delaminating

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,677 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 60,677 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,131 miles

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,629 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 59,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,043 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,846 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads worn

nearside front indicator lens missing

offside number plate light dim

Fail 24 Aug 2011 58,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust corroded

front pads worn

nearside front indicator lens missing

offside number plate light dim

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,588 miles

Nearside front indicator lense cover missing.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,340 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front indicator lense missing.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,079 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

SLIGHT BINDING REAR WHEELS

Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 56,459 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 56,459 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 55,842 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 55,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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J6 HWM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J6 HWM, 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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J6 HWM is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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