The VAUXHALL FRONTERA (1995-04) 3DR SUV 2.2I 16V SPORT OLYMPUS is a compact three-door SUV from an era when rugged leisure vehicles were gaining popularity in Britain. It offers an upright, purposeful alternative to a family hatchback, with a shorter body than the five-door Frontera and distinctive sporty trim. mycarcheck.com records 22 checks across 14 VINs, a useful but modest sample. Checked cars averaged £400 in private-sale value and 88,000 miles; annual mileage averaged 22,000, and vehicles had almost eight previous keepers on average. These figures reflect cars checked, not every Frontera, and age and condition matter greatly. The three-door layout suits couples, solo drivers or outdoor-minded owners seeking a high-riding vehicle for countryside trips and daily errands, rather than family space. Its appeal is old-school SUV character; against softer family SUVs, it feels utilitarian. This unusual budget alternative rewards careful checks of service history, rust and condition before purchase.