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R123 SSJ

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,025 mi
Last recorded57,025 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 SSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake Discs slightly pitted

Rear Brake Discs slightly scored

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 57,025 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake Discs slightly pitted

Rear Brake Discs slightly scored

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,481 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,481 miles

fuel tank securing cage corroded to excess,not insecure.

oil leak at rear diff plate.

Fail 2 Jul 2008 35,481 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

fuel tank securing cage corroded to excess,not insecure.

oil leak at rear diff plate.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,838 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 27,838 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,179 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 25,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 22,740 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 22,740 miles

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

Rear Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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R123 SSJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R123 SSJ, 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 SSJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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