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R126 UDD

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,576 mi
Last recorded119,576 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 UDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 119,576 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 118,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 113,426 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

undertray fitted

Pass 11 May 2012 112,343 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2012 112,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 107,824 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 98,803 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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R126 UDD is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R126 UDD, 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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R126 UDD is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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