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Vauxhall Frontera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,198 cc

T397 SDGMOT history

T397 SDG is a blue petrol Vauxhall Frontera first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 51,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
51,571 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 SDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Frontera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 SDG was last recorded at 51,571 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,513 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,571 miles
  • 2024 – 51,513 miles
  • 2023 – 51,378 miles
  • 2022 – 51,360 miles
  • 2021 – 51,332 miles
  • 2020 – 51,293 miles
  • 2019 – 51,138 miles
  • 2018 – 50,427 miles
  • 2017 – 50,112 miles
  • 2016 – 50,087 miles
  • 2015 – 50,029 miles
  • 2014 – 49,929 miles
  • 2013 – 49,742 miles
  • 2012 – 49,560 miles
  • 2011 – 49,432 miles
  • 2010 – 49,214 miles
  • 2009 – 48,640 miles
  • 2008 – 47,740 miles
  • 2007 – 47,270 miles
  • 2006 – 45,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,571 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension & chassis components have surface corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,571 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    51,571 miles
    Test number
    989509400387
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension & chassis components have surface corrosion

  2. Pass51,513 miles (+135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    51,513 miles
    Test number
    340099383849
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,378 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    51,378 miles
    Test number
    818297074583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,360 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    428395927568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass51,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,332 miles
    Test number
    677469824513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,332 miles (+39)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,332 miles
    Test number
    364498492489
    • DangerousNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass51,293 miles (+155)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,293 miles
    Test number
    116957861550
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear seats in stowed position

  8. Pass51,138 miles (+711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,138 miles
    Test number
    572742615526
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass50,427 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,427 miles
    Test number
    982455884539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,112 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,112 miles
    Test number
    178618518342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,087 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,087 miles
    Test number
    872409045159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,029 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,029 miles
    Test number
    513559851462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,929 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,929 miles
    Test number
    587912784221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,742 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,742 miles
    Test number
    749943873244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,560 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,560 miles
    Test number
    538519882218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,432 miles (+218)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,432 miles
    Test number
    746884941230
    • NoteAll rear brake pipes light corrosion.

  17. Pass49,214 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,214 miles
    Test number
    381159240249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,640 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,640 miles
    Test number
    402188999037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,740 miles (+470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,740 miles
    Test number
    270551828116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass47,270 miles (+21)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,270 miles
    Test number
    430208927131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s & n/s outer c.v boots perishing

  21. Fail47,249 miles (+1,417)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,249 miles
    Test number
    311750927173
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s & n/s outer c.v boots perishing

  22. Pass45,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,832 miles
    Test number
    250372026458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T397 SDG

Does T397 SDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T397 SDG is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T397 SDG?
The MOT on T397 SDG is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T397 SDG done?
T397 SDG was recorded at 51,571 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 294 miles a year.
Has T397 SDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 SDG has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T397 SDG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T397 SDG find?
T397 SDG passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded near rear axle; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle; all suspension & chassis components have surface corrosion.

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