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M600 JEH

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,389 mi
Last recorded150,389 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM600 JEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 150,389 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 150,121 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 149,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 May 2012 149,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 147,147 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 147,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 143,864 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Off-side and near-side step brackets corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 May 2010 143,791 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Off-side and near-side step brackets corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 140,384 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 May 2007 128,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 126,922 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 126,273 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear 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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M600 JEH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M600 JEH, 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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M600 JEH is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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