Opel Frontera MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Opel Frontera. Check any Frontera by registration number below.

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87.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.0%

vs Opel Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Opel Frontera — MOT Reliability Overview

The Opel Frontera has an average MOT pass rate of 87.9%, which is 4.0 percentage points below the Opel brand average of 91.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Frontera is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Opel Frontera, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Opel Frontera performs at MOT across different model years.

2003

Based on 156 vehicles

91.0%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

179k mi

2002

Based on 266 vehicles

87.2%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

189k mi

2001

Based on 244 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2000

Based on 525 vehicles

89.3%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

158k mi

1999

Based on 632 vehicles

88.6%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

141k mi

1998

Based on 225 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

182k mi

1997

Based on 333 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1996

Based on 577 vehicles

88.7%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1995

Based on 537 vehicles

88.8%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1994

Based on 437 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1993

Based on 399 vehicles

85.2%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1992

Based on 469 vehicles

85.1%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1991

Based on 159 vehicles

85.5%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Other Opel Models

Compare MOT reliability across Opel models.

Opel Astra 1.4 (p-j)

92.1% pass rate

Opel Corsa - E(s-d)

99.4% pass rate

Opel Meriva

96.7% pass rate

Opel Corsa-e

97.6% pass rate

Opel Mokka-x

99.6% pass rate

Opel Astra 1.6 (p-j)

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Opel Frontera

Opel Frontera — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Opel Frontera MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Opel Frontera?

The average MOT pass rate for the Opel Frontera is 87.9% compared to the Opel average of 91.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Opel Frontera?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Opel Frontera reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 87.9%, the Opel Frontera is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Opel Frontera?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Opel Frontera?

Typical mileage for the Opel Frontera: 178,756 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Frontera to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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