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R187 MMJ

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,532 mi
Last recorded121,532 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 MMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 121,532 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 121,529 miles

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 121,525 miles

slight play in top colomn bush

Pass 30 Apr 2013 118,509 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 118,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near-side mirror damaged

Pass 2 May 2012 115,950 miles

Oil leak

near-side rear door handle deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2011 112,010 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2010 107,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 103,857 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 100,824 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 100,803 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 96,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 89,921 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 89,921 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R187 MMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R187 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 R187 MMJ registered?

R187 MMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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