Vauxhall Frontera MOT Results

Registered in 1997

62.2% pass rate

from 82 tests in 2021

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Frontera is unusually good or bad.

17% fail on Suspension
- 7.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Ball joint
- 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings
- 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 1.2% fail on Springs
  - 1.2% fail on Coil springs
    - 1.2% fail on Coil spring
- 1.2% fail on Other suspension component
  - 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
17% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 3.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 3.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 3.7% fail on Exhaust system
- 3.7% fail on Fuel system (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Pipe (14 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 2.4% fail on Transmission
  - 2.4% fail on Drive shafts
    - 2.4% fail on Joints
- 2.4% fail on Body (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Mounting fixings (40 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Doors
  - 2.4% fail on Other passenger's door (12 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 1.2% fail on Door condition
    - 1.2% fail on Catch
- 1.2% fail on Bumpers
16% fail on Brakes
- 7.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Brake performance
  - 4.9% fail on Service brake performance
    - 4.9% fail on Rbt
      - 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 3.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
      - 2.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.2% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
- 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.4% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.2% fail on Brake discs
15% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 12% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 9.8% fail on Spark ignition
    - 9.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
  - 2.4% fail on Compression ignition
    - 2.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (10 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 1.2% fail on Transmission oil leaks
12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.7% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.7% fail on Headlamp
- 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.7% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.7% fail on Flashing type
    - 3.7% fail on Side repeaters
- 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
7.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 7.3% fail on Seat belts
  - 6.1% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 1.2% fail on Condition
7.3% fail on Tyres
- 3.7% fail on Condition
- 2.4% fail on Tread depth
- 1.2% fail on Size/type
6.1% fail on Visibility
- 4.9% fail on Washers
- 1.2% fail on Wipers
3.7% fail on Steering
- 1.2% fail on Steering gear
  - 1.2% fail on Steering box
- 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.2% fail on Ball joint
- 1.2% fail on Power steering
  - 1.2% fail on Pump
2.4% fail on Road Wheels (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Condition
- 1.2% fail on Attachment