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R121 ENM

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,816 mi
Last recorded150,816 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 ENM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 150,816 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 144,057 miles

Power steering pump wet with oil, repair carried out .

Fail 30 Jul 2016 144,015 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 135,233 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2015 135,233 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 30 Jul 2015 135,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

both head lamps loose but not insecure

both rear coil springs corroded

coolant level low

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

fuel pipes corroding

fuel tank strap corroded but fuel tank is secure

oil leak

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2014 132,826 miles

noise from engine

o/s/f nail in tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2014 132,826 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

noise from engine

o/s/f nail in tyre

Pass 1 May 2013 130,289 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 130,289 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 125,445 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 117,838 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 117,837 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 110,731 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 110,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 103,258 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 103,258 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 97,329 miles

Front side lights dim

Minor exhaust gas leak at EGR

Pass 8 May 2007 91,365 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 85,097 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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R121 ENM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R121 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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R121 ENM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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