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R104 WGY

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

141,903 mi
Last recorded141,903 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 WGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 141,903 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner wings by flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All chassis and cross members (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle damage (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Tank carrier corroded

Towbar component slightly damaged Towbar socket damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 141,516 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 140,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 138,296 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 136,473 miles

N/S rear sill light corrosion

O/S rear sill light corrosion

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 135,187 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 133,450 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

Windscreen has light damage

Pass 17 Jun 2014 128,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Panhard rod has slght play in a bush

Rear seat belts not checked due to being inaccessible

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 125,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 123,267 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 117,811 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 109,040 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 109,040 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 99,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 92,517 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 83,259 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 79,289 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 74,030 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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R104 WGY is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGY, 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 WGY is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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