Vauxhall Frontera
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 12 years from 1,818 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
74%
Total Tests
1,818
Best Year
1993 (82%)
Years Covered
12
About the Vauxhall Frontera
The Vauxhall Frontera has been tested 1,818 times in 2026 MOT data across 12 model years (1993 to 2004), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 1993 model is the most reliable with a 82% pass rate from 66 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 55%. With a 27 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Older VAUXHALL FRONTERAs tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 5 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 129,619 miles, while the newest (2004) averages 90,709 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Vauxhall brand average of 84%, the Frontera is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Vauxhall models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Vauxhall Frontera by Year
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