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N13 MHW

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

66,023 mi
Last recorded66,023 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 MHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 66,023 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear discs pitted slightly on outer edge of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres fitted to vehicle showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 65,799 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear discs pitted on outer edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 65,700 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear discs pitted on outer edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box casing breaking up and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside front and offside front brake pads approx 75/80% worn

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 65,634 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on outer edge of both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rearmost exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 65,400 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear discs pitted slightly on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box holed due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 65,400 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear discs pitted slightly on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box holed due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe into fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 65,167 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear discs pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge of tread area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 May 2021 65,167 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe from fuel filter outlet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear discs pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge of tread area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub seal shows signs of misting around backing plate

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 64,604 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear discs pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,493 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside internal reflector deteriorated but light output not severely reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,266 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,240 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 64,240 miles

Fuel hose leaking pipe from above fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,074 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 63,748 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both side steps corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,748 miles

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

both side steps corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,819 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,655 miles

Both side steps; Rear mounting brackets corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 62,334 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 62,041 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,777 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 61,367 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 56,972 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 52,831 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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N13 MHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N13 MHW, 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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N13 MHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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