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R185 MMJ

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,686 mi
Last recorded95,686 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 MMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 95,686 miles

All of the vehicle tyres have between 3-4mm of tread depth.

Emissions tested on petrol.

One of the fuel filler pipes is badly split by the fuel tank. (May leak, when the car is full of fuel, or wghilst filling with fuel.)

Possible oil leak from the PAS pump.

Slight rumble noted from the N/S/F wheel bearing.

The O/S fuel tank strap is broken. (Tank is mounted in a carrier, and so is stil secure.)

The O/S outer CV gator is starting to perrish.

The engine is leaking oil. (Quite a bad leak.)

The rear exhaust silencer, and pipe, is very heavily corroded.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 94,767 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All of the vehicle tyres have between 3-4mm of tread depth.

Emissions tested on petrol.

One of the fuel filler pipes is badly split by the fuel tank. (May leak, when the car is full of fuel, or wghilst filling with fuel.)

Possible oil leak from the PAS pump.

Slight rumble noted from the N/S/F wheel bearing.

The O/S fuel tank strap is broken. (Tank is mounted in a carrier, and so is stil secure.)

The O/S outer CV gator is starting to perrish.

The engine is leaking oil. (Quite a bad leak.)

The rear exhaust silencer, and pipe, is very heavily corroded.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 79,547 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,185 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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R185 MMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R185 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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What year was R185 MMJ registered?

R185 MMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R185 MMJ safe to buy?

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