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R131 ENM

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,724 mi
Last recorded99,724 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 ENM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,724 miles

rear fuel and brake pipes corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2011 98,870 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 98,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 98,185 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 98,170 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 97,367 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 95,771 miles

Passengers door stiff to open. Passengers wiper blade showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 94,404 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 92,254 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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R131 ENM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R131 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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What year was R131 ENM registered?

R131 ENM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R131 ENM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 ENM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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