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R121 WLP

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,928 mi
Last recorded91,928 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 WLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2013 91,928 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 88,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 88,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,676 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 84,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Advise engine oil leak and oil light flashes occassionally.

Advise nearside front tyre has perishing to the sidewall

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 80,338 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

Pass 29 May 2009 73,150 miles

rear brake pipe from compensator to the hose is corroded.

Fail 29 May 2009 73,150 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pipe from compensator to the hose is corroded.

Pass 30 May 2008 64,528 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 61,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,630 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 58,629 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WLP is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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