MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dash lights inop
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dash lights inop
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
clock lights dim
joint rubber covers deteriated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
TAPLEY METER BRAKE TEST CARRIED OUT due to all wheel drive lamp illuminated on dash
front inner wings corroded to excess close to body mountings
n/side front inner wing split close to body mounting
n/side wiper split but still clearing screen at time of test
speedo not fully illuminated
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
TAPLEY METER BRAKE TEST CARRIED OUT due to all wheel drive lamp illuminated on dash
front inner wings corroded to excess close to body mountings
n/side front inner wing split close to body mounting
n/side wiper split but still clearing screen at time of test
speedo not fully illuminated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED
The brake pipes as far as can be seen have surface corrosion present
The miles per hour indicator has 50% of the back light illumination inoperative.The RPM meter also has 50% illumination inoperative.
The nearside and the offside front body mountings integral areas have excessive corrosion present,including a fracture which has not seriously weakend the structure of the supportive areas at the time of examination
The nearside centre lower outer sill has been sealed over after a repair has been carried out.
The nearside front wheel bearings have slight free play present
The nearside windscreen sunvisor cannot be stowed in the off screen position
The offside front wheel bearings have slight free play present
The offside rear suspension damper is weak in operation.
The phone/Sat nav holders must not be fitted in the windscreen swept area where they are affecting the drivers view of the road
The rear exhaust hanger is corroded
The steering mechanism has approximately 40mm free play,wear present at the steering wheel
The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
The windscreen washers provide adequate liquid at the time of examination but appear to be ready for service
There is a slight oil leak present,which does require attention
the offside rear lower outer sill panel has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Items left within the vehicle which are not required for the use of the vehicle,i.e. luggage in the boot should be removed prior to presenting your vehicle to a test station.
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED
The nearside front wheel bearings have slight free play wear/present
The offside front wheel bearings have slight free play wear/present
The offside rear outer sill has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure.
The offside rear suspension damper is weak in operation
The steering mechanism measured at the steering wheel has free play/wear present approximately 040mm
items on the interior mirror.and phone holders/sat navs should not be fitted in the windscreen swept area
presence of oil indicating a slight leak
the brake pipes along their lengths as far as can be seen have surface corrosion present
the nearside and the offside front body mounting areas have excessive corrosion and a fracture present, which are not seriously affecting the strength of the body at the time of examination
the nearside and the offside windscreen washers provide only 50% each of the liquid supply
the nearside sun visor cannot be stowed in the off screen position
the rear exhaust pipe hanger bracket is deteriorating
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
drivers side door pillar has a hole caused by damage but not within a precribed area
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
drivers side door pillar has a hole caused by damage but not within a precribed area
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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MHV 374 is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 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 MHV 374, 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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MHV 374 is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 January 1997.
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