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L30 LRR

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,101 mi
Last recorded64,101 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 LRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 64,101 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 64,024 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 63,970 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,904 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Laden valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,779 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 63,624 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 63,189 miles

Front wishbones starting to corrode

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 61,852 miles

rear fuel pipes corroding in general

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,304 miles

All tyres getting low

Fuel tank guard corroded

Rear fuel pipe corroding

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,424 miles

Rear fuel pipe corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

centre exhaust section support mounting deteriorating

front brake wearing low

Pass 29 May 2012 53,122 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,891 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,538 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,842 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,355 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,463 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 34,398 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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L30 LRR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L30 LRR, 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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What year was L30 LRR registered?

L30 LRR is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L30 LRR safe to buy?

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