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R116 LRA

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,696 mi
Last recorded78,696 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,696 miles

Body has slight corrosion general condition (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 77,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 76,595 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,716 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 69,687 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,215 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 65,211 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 60,723 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 60,227 miles

oil leak n/s front

Pass 14 May 2008 58,143 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 54,300 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front brake hoses ferrulles rusted

Pass 15 May 2006 50,836 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (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 LRA is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LRA, 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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What year was R116 LRA registered?

R116 LRA is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R116 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 LRA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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