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R116 ENM

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,300 mi
Last recorded68,300 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 ENM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 68,300 miles

bolt loose o/s/r gearbox support crossmember

n/s footplate centre support corroded away

o/s footplate centre support corroded away

play in upper steering column

Pass 5 Dec 2011 66,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/ running board center support corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2011 66,252 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/ running board center support corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 64,686 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,613 miles

1. o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch. 2. both rear axle steel brake poipes becoming corroded. 3. front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear. 4. slight danmage to o/s chassis outrigger.

5. both rear tyres becoming perished in tread. 6. slight play in top steering column joint.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,705 miles

1. o/s front steel brake pipe becom ing corroded under wheel arch. 2. both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear. 3. slight damage to o/s centre body mounting point

Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 50,146 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,787 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R116 ENM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R116 ENM, 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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R116 ENM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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