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R174 MMJ

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,001 mi
Last recorded128,001 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 MMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 128,001 miles

all 4 discs scored pidded surface rust

bump stops missing mounting points surface rust

exhust minor leek,,poor repair patches throughout

front inner wheelarches corroded outside perscribed areas

minor oil leek

n/s front tyre perrishing inner edge

n/s rear wheel arch corroded 1 very poor weld repair patch .

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

outer sills surface rust corroded un perscribed areas

rear brake pipes surface rust in areas

rear shockers minor leek both

suspension arms antirollbar bushes deteriated

tank cover corroded

windowscreen cracked outside zone a

Pass 10 Mar 2017 125,029 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 124,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 121,398 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 113,948 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 113,947 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 104,176 miles

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

side steps corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 104,067 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

side steps corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 97,196 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 91,240 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,003 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,727 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 71,337 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 71,337 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,834 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 60,125 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 51,669 miles

centre brake light inop

f/o/s tyre outer edge showing signs of wear

nail in r/n/s tyre

nail in r/o/s tyre

r/n/s light lens slightly insecure

rear metal brake pipe from compensator showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,001 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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R174 MMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R174 MMJ, 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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R174 MMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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