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R162 ENM

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,518 mi
Last recorded83,518 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 ENM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 83,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm` (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 83,175 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 82,600 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 82,397 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 82,367 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust middle pipe split. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 81,517 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 81,504 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 78,684 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,229 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 76,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 72,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,248 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Traces of oil and diesel all over engine bay no fuel leaks found at time of test

chassis rail and front and rear suspension corroded

corrosion to both rear doors

fuel tank guard / strap heavily corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank mountings, straps and lower cover corroded

General slight corrosion to chassis

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion to rear sills, not deemed as excessive or structural

Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,642 miles

50% of the speedo light working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank mountings corroded still secure

rear spill pipe damp on the fuel system

surface rust to rear chassis both sides

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,073 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 67,073 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 58,230 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 43,645 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,128 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,339 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 36,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,975 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,556 miles

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

side strep rails corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2007 30,522 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 29,499 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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R162 ENM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R162 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 R162 ENM registered?

R162 ENM is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R162 ENM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R162 ENM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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