MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake fluid low.
brake pipes at rear load valve corroded to limit.
damage to windscreen within limits at time of test.
nearside rear antiroll bar D bush worn to limit.
nearside rear outer sill corroded slightly.
rear exhaust joint in poor condition.
steps very badly corroded.
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake fluid low.
brake pipes at rear load valve corroded to limit.
damage to windscreen within limits at time of test.
nearside rear antiroll bar D bush worn to limit.
nearside rear outer sill corroded slightly.
rear exhaust joint in poor condition.
steps very badly corroded.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
headlamp secured with cable tie
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R104 HMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 83,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R104 HMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R104 HMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 June 1998.
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