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R194 MMJ

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,598 mi
Last recorded35,598 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 MMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,787 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 32,777 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,798 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 28,765 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,376 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2007 26,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,705 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 13,151 miles

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

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

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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R194 MMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R194 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 R194 MMJ registered?

R194 MMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R194 MMJ safe to buy?

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