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R199 SRB

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,131 mi
Last recorded132,131 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 SRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 132,131 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside outer sill

rear brake pipe corroded from load valve to brake hose

slight rumbling from nearside rear wheel

Pass 31 Oct 2016 131,543 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 131,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 130,475 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 130,475 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2014 128,681 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 128,434 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 126,528 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2013 126,509 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2012 121,452 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust deteriorated at front

exhaust rear mounting broken

Fail 5 Nov 2012 121,452 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust deteriorated at front

exhaust rear mounting broken

Pass 3 Nov 2011 116,210 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

travel on brake pedal

weep from rad

Fail 3 Nov 2011 116,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

travel on brake pedal

weep from rad

Pass 1 Nov 2010 107,390 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 98,899 miles

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

fuel tank sheild corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 89,251 miles

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

all brake discs surfaces silight corroaded

corrosion to side steps

Fail 6 Nov 2008 89,248 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

corrosion to side steps

fuel hose cracking in and out of filter

Fail 30 Apr 2007 83,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 83,019 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 75,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaking from engine

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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R199 SRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R199 SRB, 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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R199 SRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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