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R186 GKN

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,399 mi
Last recorded70,399 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 GKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and rear cross pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 70,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and rear cross pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 68,387 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 65,604 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 64,028 miles

Brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Front brake pads worn thin

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly discoloured

Rear brake pads worn thin

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 64,028 miles

Brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Front brake pads worn thin

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs slightly discoloured

Rear brake pads worn thin

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 62,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,640 miles

Advise:corrosion to majority off all underside components

Advise:corrosion to solid fuel & brake pipes

Advise:engine oil level requires topping up

Advise:front wipers x2 smear screen

Advise:slight corrosion front brake disc's & pads appear to be getting low

Advise:slight free play at steering wheel

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,391 miles

Advise:front brake pads getting low

Advise:front wipers x2 smear screen slightly

Advise:rear disc's slight corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,970 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fan belt deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,432 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 53,856 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 51,590 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 49,737 miles

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

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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R186 GKN is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R186 GKN, 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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R186 GKN is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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