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R181 XUJ

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,471 mi
Last recorded95,471 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 XUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 95,471 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion around top and under vehicle

rear passenger door handle broken

Pass 6 Jun 2012 89,798 miles

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

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

nearside and offside steps corroded

under shield fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,811 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 87,811 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 85,365 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 82,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 77,738 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 700,090 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 63,197 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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R181 XUJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R181 XUJ, 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 R181 XUJ registered?

R181 XUJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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