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R123 ENM

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,945 mi
Last recorded74,945 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 ENM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 74,945 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in rack end joint

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside side step corroded requires attention

Offside side step corroded requires attention

Fail 2 Jul 2021 74,945 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in rack end joint

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside side step corroded requires attention

Offside side step corroded requires attention

Pass 27 Jul 2020 74,784 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,330 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 73,627 miles

both front brakes binding slighty

Fail 15 Mar 2018 73,627 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brakes binding slighty

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,779 miles

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

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,852 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,946 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 70,946 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,821 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 69,720 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,754 miles

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion to underbody and chassis advise oil spray or similar

Pass 24 Jan 2012 67,278 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine sump guard fitted not allowing full inspection of steering system

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,973 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,811 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,275 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 57,646 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,748 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 52,535 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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R123 ENM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R123 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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R123 ENM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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